Content aside, this is terrible editing on BBC’s part:
> However, the regulator hit back, saying: "It is the CMA's job to do what is best for the people, businesses and economy of the UK, not merging firms with commercial interests."
> But the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said its job was not to serve the interests of merging firms.
> However, the regulator hit back, saying: "It is the CMA's job to do what is best for the people, businesses and economy of the UK, not merging firms with commercial interests."
> But the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said its job was not to serve the interests of merging firms.