Andy Burnham blasted by Vaping Association boss over 'insane' crackdown: 'Tarring every store in the country!'

Andy Burnham has been scolded for "demonising" all UK vape shops, amid his crackdown on Britain's high streets.Speaking to GB News, Director General of the UK Vaping Industry Association John Dunne accused the Prime Minister of "tarring every store in the country" instead of "refocussing" how to rejuvenate the high street.Mr Burnham is giving councils new powers to block unwanted businesses as part of a major crackdown aimed at reviving Britain's struggling high streets.Under the new rules, vape shops will need planning permission before they can trade, ending an anomaly that previously placed them in the same category as coffee shops and clothing retailers. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Mr Burnham argued that the rise of vape...

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