UK pension fund group asks members to reject Sorrell's pay

(Reuters) - A group of UK-based public sector pension funds urged its members to vote against WPP Plc's remuneration report at the advertising company's annual meeting, citing excessive pay offered to Chief Executive Martin Sorrell. Sorrell's pay has come under scrutiny, with some shareholder advisory groups asking investors to reject his compensation at the company's annual general meeting on June 8. Local Authority Pension Fund Forum (LAPFF) said Sorrell's pay rose by 56 pct over the past five