Could ‘Amazon tax’ save struggling high street retailers?

Labour considering move to level the playing field between online retailers and brick-and-mortar shops

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High street shops have suffered declining sales and closures 
(Image credit: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Labour is considering backing an “Amazon tax” on digital retailers that could level the playing field for struggling high street shops, the shadow business secretary has said.

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