Labour launches campaign to boost the UK's high streets as NPPF claims to support town centres over out of town retail

Labour is launching a campaign to save Britain's high streets, calling for urgent action to help retailers, protect jobs and give people a real say over their local high street.

The government's long-awaited policy on national planning has also been described as a 'watershed moment' for local shops, with retailers welcoming the commitment to town centres over out-of-town development.

The new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), published this week for consultation, is a “good day for...