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Retail industry responds to Liberal Democrat Manifesto

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The Liberal Democrats party published its manifesto ahead of the 4 July General Election. The 117 page document sets out broad commitments in a wide range of areas relevant to independent convenience retailers, including employment, communities, crime and public health. These include: Introducing regulations to…

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