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Labour Targets Vape Shops for High Street Safety | Leeds News
The new Labour government is cracking down on vape shops, redirecting tax revenue from their review to fund pub tax cuts—targeting businesses seen as undermining neighborhoods and potentially fronts for crime. Officials aim to clean up high streets by shutting down illicit operations tied to illegal tobacco, drug trafficking, and immigration crime. New laws will empower police and councils to extend closures from 48 to 72 hours, giving them time to gather evidence and act decisively. This bold move seeks to transform commercial spaces into safer, community-focused hubs while dismantling…
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