Chief executive Anne Ackord said: “Whilst I am disappointed at the rail network disruptions currently affecting the Pier, once they are complete, this will be of great benefit to future visitors travelling to the city and consequently to our Brighton businesses.”
It is the latest headache for Johnson, who is grappling with a crisis at Patisserie Valerie’s parent, which he also chairs.
The bakery chain last year revealed a £40 million black hole in its finances and saw the arrest of its former finance director.
