Alex Ballinger

Alex Ballinger

Labour — Halesowen

Speaking in the House of Commons on 16 October 2026

Debate

Heritage Public Houses Bill

Contribution

My hon. Friend is making an excellent point about the development of high streets and the new powers that the Prime Minister has given to restrict places such as vape shops and betting shops on the high street, removing “aim to permit” and so on. I am affected in my area—positively—by the number of microbars opening up in empty shops on the high street and by the positive impact they are having on our communities. Will my hon. Friend say a little more about how that is positively affecting her area?

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