AA boss sacked for 'gross misconduct' but son says he is ill

The AA appears to be engaged in a row with the family of its former executive chairman after he was sacked on Tuesday for "gross misconduct".In a statement to the City the motoring services group said Bob MacKenzie had left the company with immediate effect though it refused to explain why, except to say it was a "personal conduct-related matter".Peter MacKenzie, one of his three sons, added that his father was "very unwell" and reportedly requested the company "act responsibly towards a loyal s