Councils to get more powers to stop vape and betting shops, PM announces

"the rise of vape shops, betting shops and rogue operators have replaced the shops, services, and community spaces that people are crying out for."

— Andy Burnham , Politician

"once-treasured shops have been replaced by a smattering of rogue operators."

— Sir James Cleverly , Politician

"could go up in a puff of smoke unless he toughens up powers to properly crack down on cowboy vape shops and dodgy operators."

— Max Wilkinson , Politician

"Until this government scraps the jobs tax, addresses sky-high business rates and provides real, fundamental support for high street businesses, this policy will only create even more empty shops on our high streets."

— Robert Jenrick , Politician