Save Britain’s Heritage has accused Marks & Spencer of making “a number of false claims” in a press release following the conclusion of a public inquiry into the retail giant’s plans to demolish its flagship Oxford Street store and replace it with a new building.

The campaign group, which was the main party opposing the redevelopment scheme drawn up by architect Pilbrow & Partners, said M&S had wrongly suggested Save accepted its position on several matters related to sustainability.

A letter sent by Save’s legal team to M&S chairman Archie Norman accused the firm of making “highly irresponsible statements” that were likely to cause serious harm to the campaign group’s reputation.

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