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The Partnership operates on democratic principles, sharing power with all Partners. Our first democratic council was set up years ago in Today our democratic network of elected councils, committees and forums enables Partners to participate in decision making, challenge management on performance and have a say in how the business is run. We have over 3, specially elected representatives who feed into our three governing authorities — Partnership Council, Partnership Board and the Chairman, which run the Partnership.

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Your subscription will end shortly. Please update your billing details here to continue enjoying your access to the most informative and considered journalism in the UK. John Lewis Partnership JLP said it was following in the footsteps of rival retailers by simplifying management structures so it can reinvest in customer service and sprucing up its shops.

It is the latest blow to the workforce following the announcement of a series of John Lewis store closures in the wake of the pandemic, and means the partnership has announced nearly 4, job cuts in the space of just over a year. Dame Sharon White, chair of the partnership, has moved to cut costs after the crisis accelerated the shift from bricks-and-mortar retailing to online.

The latest announcement affects roles across JLP's 34 John Lewis and Waitrose stores but does not mean any further shop closures. JLP - which is owned by its employees, who are known as "partners" - said it would seek to minimise compulsory redundancies including helping to find new roles for some of those affected.

It said that in Waitrose, many of the management posts being axed will be replaced by non-management roles. HS2 extension to Leeds could be mothballed as rail review published next week. A spokesperson for the partnership said: "We have announced to our partners our intention to simplify our management structures in Waitrose and John Lewis stores, which will allow us to reinvest in what matters most to our customers.