Peace overtures between Mike Ashley and the Labour party were rejected with a ‘don’t email me personally’ reply.
Last autumn, Newcastle Central MP Chi Onwurah sent a personal letter to Mr Ashley in an attempt to improve relations.
Her peace offering included a chance for tea in the House of Commons, in the grand settings of the historic Pugin Room.
Ms Onwurah, a great supporter of Newcastle United, was trying to build bridges with the media-shy tycoon who has set himself at odds with the Labour party after his decision to partner up with club sponsors Wonga.
Her attempts though, met with just but a one-line reply from Mr Ashley’s right hand man, Lee Charnley, and a demand that the MP doesn’t write to Mr Ashley anymore.
Newcastle United would not reply when asked to comment.