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Help stop the supermarket takeover

Supermarkets power is ever expanding. Better regulation could stop them getting so big that they can ride roughshod over the environment, local shops, farmers and communities.

The Competition Commission's recent report recognised the problems associated with supermarket dominance; but still recommended the Government free up planning rules to allow for more supermarkets to be built out of town.

We need to convince the Government not to follow the Competition Commission's recommendations to weaken planning rules and to bring in better recommendations to protect local people and the environment. This is where you can help us More...

Three ways to take action

Supermarket trolleys


1 Woman with a shopping trolley

Take action now

Make a difference by taking our online action asking Hazel Blears MP to support our proposals to protect town centres. Act now >

2 Big Ben

Visit your MP face to face

Ensure your MP cannot ignore your concerns. Talk to them direct. Get them to write to Hazel Blears MP asking her not to agree to the Competition Commissions recommendations to weaken planning laws and allow further out-of-town supermarket expansion.

3 Grocers

Shop local first

Support your local shops – try to shop locally instead of at big supermarkets.


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