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SIR SHIFTY’S BIG BAG OF MONEY

Looks like Sir Philip Green ‘visits’ BHS store and leaves with bag of cash… but actually he’s on his £100million yacht

Comes as ex-minister says he should 'put his money where his mouth is' and fix chain’s £500m pension fund hole

SHAMED tycoon Sir Philip Green was pictured supposedly leaving a branch of BHS with a bag full of cash after vandals defaced a branch of the defunct chain.

A fake poster of the billionaire was slapped on the side of a now-closed branch of the high street stores in Swansea today.

 Shoppers walk past a poster of Sir Philip Green on the door of the now closed down BHS store in Oxford Street, Swansea
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Shoppers walk past a poster of Sir Philip Green on the door of the now closed down BHS store in Oxford Street, SwanseaCredit: Athena Picture Agency

Alongside the black and white image of the fat cat boss, who sold BHS for a £1 a year before it collapsed, it says: "Thank you for your custom Sir."

In fact, the fat cat was sunning himself on his £100million yacht in Monaco.

The tycoon, 64, had huge sweat patches on his top as his aide lugged a bag belonging to SGP - possibly Sweaty Phillip Green.

 Sir Philip Green looking sweaty on his £100million luxury yacht in Monaco
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Sir Philip Green looking sweaty on his £100million luxury yacht in MonacoCredit: Vantagenews.com
 An assistant lugs a bag on board for the mogul
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An assistant lugs a bag on board for the mogulCredit: PB

It comes as a former business minister has demanded he “put his money where his mouth is” and fix the huge £500 million hole in its pension fund.

Anna Soubry joined 53 other MPs in demanding a House of Commons debate on the actions of Sir Philip surrounding the iconic shop's demise

 Anna Soubry is calling on Sir Philip Green to "put his money where his mouth is"
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Anna Soubry is calling on Sir Philip Green to "put his money where his mouth is"Credit: Reuters
 BHS staff carry goods that they purchased with discount as the high street chain closed for good
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BHS staff carry goods that they purchased with discount as the high street chain closed for goodCredit: PA

MPs led by Labour’s Frank Field and Iain Wright want a three-hour debate on the floor of the Commons next month in a move that threatens to pile fresh humiliation for the stores billionaire.

Ms Soubry told the Sun a Commons debate would keep the pressure on Sir Philip, who sold BHS for £1 last year, 12 months before it collapsed, costing 11,000 staff their job.

He vowed to “sort” the pensions problem in June.

 Sir Shifty was 'spotted' in Swansea with a big bag of cash
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Sir Shifty was 'spotted' in Swansea with a big bag of cashCredit: Athena Picture Agency
 The former minister is calling for a House of Commons debate on the BHS collapse
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The former minister is calling for a House of Commons debate on the BHS collapseCredit: Getty Images

Ms Soubry stormed: “Sir Philip Green said he would do the right thing by the staff we want to make sure the pressure is kept on and that he is true to his word.

"I don’t have a problem with people going on holiday. He just needs to prove he is as good as his word and puts his money where his mouth is.

“You’d think even on a boat he is the sort of person who can afford the mobile and internet connections to keep in touch with people and make the calls.”

The request for a Commons debate is being considered by a backbench committee later today.

 The poster also says: "Thank you for your custom Sir."
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The poster also says: "Thank you for your custom Sir."Credit: Athena Picture Agency
 The tycoon has spent the summer on his yacht, which was renamed the 'BHS Destroyer' by prankster Simon Brodkin
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The tycoon has spent the summer on his yacht, which was renamed the 'BHS Destroyer' by prankster Simon BrodkinCredit: PA

Sir Philip was snapped earlier this week trying hide from the media in Monaco on the latest leg of a summer holiday on his £100million super yacht.

He has insisted he is “working every day” to clear up the pension mess.

Aides insist he has been co-operating with the pensions regulator for 18 months and “providing whatever has been requested on a very regular basis”.

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