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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Rachael Burford

Andy Burnham vows new powers to rid London high streets of betting and vape shops

The Prime Minister has announced new powers that will help London boroughs crack down on betting and vape shops in a bid to save "hollowed out high streets".

Andy Burnham has pledged to scrap the “aim to permit” rule, which limits the ability of town halls to prevent casinos, betting shops and 24-hour slot machine venues opening.

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