Labour told: restore high streets or lose election

Labour will be “washed away in a tide of discontent” at the next general election unless it tackles the decline of Britain’s high streets, a study has warned, as a Guardian analysis lays bare the changing face of town centres.

- Michael Goodier Josh Halliday

Research by the University of Southampton found people feel high streets have declined more than any other part of their area over the past decade as well-known chains have collapsed and shoplifting has risen.