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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elizabeth Arnold

Labour to launch five-point plan to breathe new life into high streets

Cutting business rates and energy bills, plus stamping out late payments are among measures outlined in a new plan by Labour which the party pledged would “get our high streets thriving again”.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves will visit Great Yarmouth on Wednesday as the party launches its five-point plan to “revitalise local high streets”, warning “thousands of pubs, shops and bank branches” have closed.

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