I'll step down if Barclays own too much of Sark, says the Seigneur

SARK Seigneur Michael Beaumont has said he will resign if Chief Pleas is in a position where it can no longer work democratically.

Speaking on Saturday, he said if such exceptional circumstances occurred he would hand the island back to the Crown.

Mr Beaumont (pictured) said around 30% of Sark was owned by Sir David and Frederick Barclay, and if that reached 60 or 70% he might resign.

'We are not there yet and I hope we never get there.'

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