Ahead of the General Election on 4th July, ACS has put together a brief guide on the main parties and how they line up on the policies that affect local shops.

The Manifestos at a Glance guide covers the main areas of policy that have been outlined by each of the largest parties, including commitments on crime, business rates, public health and the environment. 

We have also looked in depth at the manifestos and what they mean for the sector in the Local Shop Podcast, which is available to download on Apple Podcasts here.

Be sure to check out the ACS Election Centre which brings together all the latest news regarding the election. Throughout the election campaign, ACS has been facilitating store visits between retailers and prospective parliamentary candidates, which is a great opportunity to highlight both local and national issues.

For polling day itself, the Government have published information for everyone on how to vote, which is available here: https://www.gov.uk/how-to-vote