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Britain’s blighted high streets will improve by next election, says Rayner
UK NewsBusiness•October 30, 2026 at 10:00 AMNational

Britain’s blighted high streets will improve by next election, says Rayner

By Richard Partington Senior economics correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Housing secretary says Labour wants to reverse fortunes of towns plagued by boarded-up shops and rogue businessesAngela Rayner has said voters will begin to see a difference in their high street before the next general election as Labour prioritises investment in struggling local communities.The housing secretary said the government had made it a top priority before the country goes to the polls to begin turning around the fortunes of places blighted by boarded-up shops and rogue businesses. Continue reading...

Housing secretary says Labour wants to reverse fortunes of towns plagued by boarded-up shops and rogue businesses

Angela Rayner has said voters will begin to see a difference in their high street before the next general election as Labour prioritises investment in struggling local communities.

The housing secretary said the government had made it a top priority before the country goes to the polls to begin turning around the fortunes of places blighted by boarded-up shops and rogue businesses.

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