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Local Shops Pledge Supporters Reach 100

30 April 2010 - The number of Prospective Parliamentary Candidates supporting the Local Shops Pledge passed the 100 mark today, as more shop visits with retailers and MPs were taking place across the country. Click here to read further...
 

Nigel Dowdney on the Election Campaign

28 April 2010 - Independent retailer Nigel Dowdney has faced a number of issues surrounding planning in his area, many of which have led to smaller retailers being left in the shadow of the "big four". Click here to read further...
 

Conservative Shadow Minister Expresses Support for Display Ban Challenge

April 27 2010 - Conservative Shadow Health Minister Mike Penning has reiterated his party’s concerns over the tobacco display ban, claiming that if elected, the Tories would bring the proposals back before Parliament. Click here to read further
 

Leaders Clash over Jobs Tax in Second Televised Debate

April 23 2010 - In a debate that covered few of the main issues that concerns local shops, the Leaders did cover some aspects of employment costs, particularly the plan to increase national insurance in April 2011. Click here to read further
 

Prospective Parliamentary Candidates Show Their Support for Local Shops Pledge

April 23 2010 - ACS has now gained 84 letters of support from PPC's across the country. As part of their support for the Local Shops Pledge, prospective candidates have offered their views on the pledge and the campaign so far. Click here to read further
 

Patrick Sewell on the Election Campaign

April 23 2010 - Patrick Sewell, Managing Director of Sewell Retail, runs one of the top ten businesses to work for in the country, according to the Sunday Times. His forecourt stores in Hull have an excellent reputation in the area, and he strives to create a "world class local business". Read his thoughts in the News and Analysis section of the Election Centre.