How the High Street became a window on our political instability
High Streets have declined in recent years. What does this tell us about the UK?
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"some of our findings as a 'disgrace'"
— Yvette Cooper , Politician
"People want to feel safe… [going] down the local High Street."
— John Herriman , Executive
"The sight of open criminality on the High Street fuels feelings of 'powerlessness' - a force that's proving potent in UK politics."
— Nick Plumb , Academic
Key People
Elijah Glantz is a research fellow into organised crime at the Royal United Services Institute.
John Herriman is the chief executive of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.
Nick Plumb is a director at the Power to Change think tank.
Yvette Cooper is a British Labour Party politician who has served in various ministerial roles.
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