Angela Rayner warns hospitality and nightlife firms face mass closures without urgent government relief as she calls for targeted support in Britain’s high streets

Tdpelmedia | 13-02-2026 10:24pm |

[»] Jump to Summary... Angela Rayner has taken a sharp stance on the challenges facing Britain’s high streets, openly criticizing Labour leadership over what she described as “punishing” business rates. Speaking at a night-time economy summit in Liverpool, the former deputy prime minister stressed the urgent need for stronger government support for hospitality and nightlife

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