Mary Portas' High Street Projects Flop

The video discusses the High Street revival project led by Mary Portas, which received significant funding to open retail outlets. Despite some successes, key recommendations were ignored, such as changes to business rates. The government claims the project was successful, but there are still fewer shops than before. The impact of the pilot schemes remains unclear amid a general retail upturn.

How many fewer shops are there in the pilot scheme areas compared to before it began?

What is the uncertainty regarding the improvement in Wolverhampton's retail trade?