Rayner says blighted high streets will improve before next election

Summary

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

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   30 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Angela Rayner, the housing secretary, 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.