Jeremy Corbyn unveils new plan to force owners of empty shops to accept new tenants for free
JEREMY Corbyn has unveiled a plan to force owners of empty shops to accept new tenants for free.
His Labour government would give councils sweeping powers to take over the management of any high street stores that have been vacant for 12 months.Credit: Getty Images - GettyThe local authorities would then decide who would occupy them, from start-up businesses to cooperatives and community projects, on a non-profit basis.
Figures show that more than ten per cent of town centre shops are empty due to the changing nature of retail and crippling business rates. Labour boss Mr Corbyn last night insisted his move would turn “the blight of empty shops into the heart of the high street”.BACK TO THE DARK AGEThis is the true story behind notorious Birmingham gangsters Peaky BlindersRUB OF THE GREENTony Martin visited grave of burglar, 16, he killed 'but felt no remorse'
Under the plan, landlords would regain control of properties only if they produce a tenant that wins council approval.Local Growth minister Jake Berry said: “Jeremy Corbyn would wreck the economy, tax small businesses and scare off investment needed to help high streets, meaning more boarded-up shops and fewer jobs.
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