Andy Burnham has said it's time to get serious on fixing Britain's high streets with a blitz on dodgy shops blighting town centres. The Greater Manchester Mayor demanded greater powers for councils to block the spread of vape shops, as well as a police crackdown on shady outlets like barbers and sweet shops acting as fronts for organised crime. He also pledged to push for legal powers to seize illegal e-bikes causing misery for residents if he is elected in the upcoming Makerfield by-election.