Anneliese Dodds visits Birmingham

The video discusses the challenges faced by UK high streets, exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis, and the need for government intervention. It highlights Labour's focus on supporting jobs and businesses, criticizing the Conservative government's lack of action. The discussion includes the need for a level playing field between tech giants and traditional businesses, and the importance of consumer choice. Labour's constructive opposition and the need for government support alongside restrictions are emphasized.

What is one of the main challenges faced by Britain's high streets?

• Increase in online shopping

• Loss of shops across the UK

• Lack of parking spaces

• High rent prices

What is one of the proposed solutions to support high streets?

• Encourage more online shopping

• Increase business rates

• Stop the wholesale sell-off

• Reduce shop opening hours

What does the Labour party propose to level the playing field for businesses?

• Reduce VAT for online sales

• Ensure tech giants pay their fair share of taxes

• Provide subsidies for new businesses

• Increase taxes for small businesses

What has been the impact of the crisis on the UK's economy?

• Growth in the hospitality sector

• Worst economic crisis among major economies

• Increase in consumer spending

• Stabilization of unemployment

What is a significant issue with consumer choice mentioned in the video?

• Difficulty in choosing between online and physical stores

• Limited online shopping options

• Lack of variety in physical stores

• High prices in both online and physical stores