# Britain’s blighted high streets will improve by next election, says Rayner

- Source: Guardian World
- Published: 2026-10-30T10:00:51+00:00
- Category: Local
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/oct/30/britain-blighted-high-streets-angela-rayner-labour
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/britain-s-blighted-high-streets-will-improve-by-next-election-says-ray-bc1eca/

Housing secretary says Labour wants to reverse fortunes of towns plagued by boarded-up shops and rogue businesses 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. The housing secretary said the government had made it a top priority before the country goes to the polls

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