High Street revival ‘absolutely crucial’ to Labour's growth plan, Sir Keir tells Usdaw conference
SIR KEIR STARMER vowed to rejuvenate Britain’s high streets by “levelling the playing field” with online retail giants, describing it as “absolutely crucial part” of the party’s growth mission at Usdaw’s annual conference today.
“I don’t think I’ve been anywhere that doesn’t value and want a vibrant high street,” said the Labour leader.
“When you ask someone how they feel their community is doing economically, nine times out of ten, they will tell you about their high street.
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