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Baroness Taylor of Stevenage (Lab)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 20 April 2026

Debate

Business Improvement District Ballots: Digital Voting

Contribution

The decline in our town centres—I speak from personal experience—started long before this Government came to power. Our Government are delivering on their manifesto commitment to protect the high street and rebalance the business rates system by introducing permanently lower tax rates for eligible retail, hospitality and leisure properties. We will bring forward our high streets strategy later this year.

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