Pagination row theory behind Simon Irwin's 'gardening leave' at KMG

Both Kent Messenger Group and editorial director Simon Irwin aren't talking about why he is on paid leave from the company.
However, KMG sources believe there was a disagreement about pagination being dropped to a maximum of 60, including sport, at newspapers within the group.
There is speculation the decision was taken by new managing director Graham Mead without the knowledge of Irwin, who is a member of the Press Complaints Commission.
Maybe PCC chairman Sir Christopher Meyer, a former diplomat, could be drafted in to mediate.