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Peace overtures between Mike Ashley and the Labour party were rejected with a ‘don’t email me personally’ reply.

The Chronicle can today reveal the blunt rejection Newcastle United owner Mr Ashley handed a Labour MP attempting to draw a line under the club-versus-politicians Tyneside split.

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.

With even this snub coming four months later, Ms Onwurah says it is difficult to see any way forward.

She said: “Like many fans I have reacted with anger or dismay to so many of Mike Ashley’s actions from renaming St James’ Park to putting a legal loanshark on the shirt. As I say in my letter, United has a big impact on the city - our culture and economy as well as just how good we feel about ourselves.

“I don’t think it’s in the city’s interests that United’s owner should be so at odds with so many of my constituents. Banning Chronicle and the Journal from the ground makes the club even more remote from fans. I hoped that by inviting him in for tea in a neutral environment we could build a working relationship in the interests of the city and he would be less of a bogeyman. I was wrong.

“I guess now I will have to communicate with Mr Ashley from the floor of the House.”

In her letter to Mr Ashley, the would-be peace envoy said: “We have never met but I hope you know I am a great supporter of Newcastle United. More generally I seek to support businesses in my constituency and I am particularly aware of the huge impact that NUFC has on our economic, social and cultural well-being.

“Given the importance of the club to the city it is inevitable that there will be controversy and debate around its actions. It is certainly the case that debate can be as robust as any in the House of Commons.

“As the representative of so many Newcastle fans I would like to invite you to tea in the House so we can discuss concerns constructively in an agreeable environment.” But in a rather less charming reply, Ms Onwurah was simply told by Mr Charnley: “I have to advise that Mike Ashley must politely decline your invitation, and I would kindly ask that all future correspondence be directed to me here.”

Newcastle United did not reply when asked to comment.