Restore Shrewsbury

26/10/2026

For anyone who has missed the story, Reform UK Shrewsbury criticised the appearance of Shrewsbury Bazaar, the new international mini-market beneath our historic Market Hall.

The Shrewsbury Liberal Democrats have responded by demanding an apology.

At Restore Britain, we’ll be blunt: the place looks awful.

It looks s**t and tacky.

That’s the point.

Sometimes a shopfront just looks terrible, and there’s no need to dress it up in political language.

The issue is the appearance of the place and what we want Shrewsbury town centre to look like.

We’re a historic English market town, and residents are perfectly entitled to expect a bit more care over the look and feel of our streets.

This isn’t an isolated concern.

Look around at the garish signs and proliferation of generic mini-markets, v**e shops, nail bars and barbers.

People can see the changes happening to their high street, and they’re entitled to have an opinion about them.

The Mayor cutting the ribbon at the opening doesn’t change how the shopfront looks.

A photo opportunity is one thing; the appearance of our town centre is another.

And what about the independent traders inside the historic market who are working hard to keep traditional shopping alive?

Instead of getting caught up in demands for an apology, why not have an honest conversation about the appearance of Shrewsbury and the standards we want for our town?

Not every new opening deserves a round of applause, and not every criticism needs to become a political row.

Restore Britain believes Shrewsbury should take pride in its historic character, its independent traders and the appearance of its town centre.

People shouldn’t have to pretend something looks good when, in their honest opinion, it looks fu***ng awful.

So before demanding apologies, perhaps the Lib Dems should explain what they intend to do about the wider state of our high street, the traffic problems and the decisions that have left residents frustrated

That’s our view.

And we’re entitled to say it.

26/10/2026

This is good to see, for a start.

But there is a lot more to be done.

If the authorities are serious about tackling illegal working, then this cannot stop at one operation.

Nail bars, hairdressers, supermarkets, takeaways, delivery drivers and other sectors must all be subject to proper enforcement where there is evidence of wrongdoing.

And what about the overcrowded HMOs across our towns?

We need proper scrutiny of landlords, housing standards and any evidence of illegal working or worker exploitation.

The law must be enforced consistently, across every industry and every town.

Law-abiding businesses should not be undercut by employers who break the rules, and legitimate workers should not be exploited.

Restore Britain wants an immigration system that is properly enforced, borders that are controlled, and real consequences for those who break the law.

That means targeted inspections, thorough investigations and action where offences are proven - not simply the occasional high-profile raid.

This operation is welcome.

Now we need to see sustained action across the board.

Our laws must mean something.

The rules must apply to everyone, and enforcement must be more than a headline.

Eight arrests as immigration raids made at businesses including Shrewsbury nail bar

23/10/2026

For too long, our political establishment has avoided the most basic question of all: what does it mean to belong to Britain, and what responsibilities should come with it?

A nation is more than a passport.

It is a shared history, a common culture, family, community, loyalty and a sense of responsibility towards the country we call home.

Successive governments have allowed mass immigration to continue on a scale that has put pressure on communities, weakened social cohesion and left serious questions about our national identity unanswered.

Restore Britain believes that national belonging matters.

Citizenship must mean something, our borders must be under proper control, and the interests of the British people must come first.

This means reversing mass immigration, restoring control over who enters and remains in our country, reforming citizenship and rebuilding a shared sense of national identity.

These are not questions we can keep putting off.

They go to the heart of what Britain is, who we serve as a country, and what we want to pass on to future generations.

This is Restore Britain’s position.

Read the full statement from Rupert Lowe MP and understand the principles behind it.

This is our position;

https://assets.nationbuilder.com/restorebritain/pages/1321/attachments/original/1788336472/Restore_Britain's_Philosophy_of_National_Belonging.pdf?1788336472

22/10/2026

A man standing outside a London Underground station, bragging about not working and claiming benefits, with the message translated into Bengali.

If the claims are accurate, this should anger every taxpayer who gets up, goes to work, pays their taxes and struggles to make ends meet.

People who work hard in this country deserve better than a system that leaves them feeling like mugs for doing the right thing.

Benefits are there as a safety net for people who genuinely need them, not something to boast about avoiding work.

We need a government that puts British taxpayers first, tackles abuse of the welfare system and restores fairness.

If someone has no right to remain in this country, the law must be enforced.

If someone is committing benefit fraud, investigate it and prosecute where appropriate.

This is exactly why we need Restore Britain.

Our country needs a government prepared to put its own people first, restore accountability and stop treating hardworking taxpayers as an afterthought.

Enough is enough.

British taxpayers must come first.

21/10/2026

Vote Restore Britain. Deportation, not excuses.

It’s time to put Britain and the British people first.

20/10/2026

Restore Britain is right to get tough on dangerous e-bike riders.

Our town centres should be safe for pedestrians, not treated as racetracks by riders who think the rules don’t apply to them.

Restore’s proposed policy goes much further than simply telling people to ride responsibly.

It proposes mandatory registration and licensing for commercial delivery e-bikes, insurance, safety certification, annual rider training and visible identification on bikes and helmets.

It also proposes a 12-hour limit on platform work in any 24-hour period, with a compulsory 30-minute break after six consecutive hours, to tackle fatigue and unsafe riding.

Members of the public would be able to submit photographs and videos of suspected offences, with reports screened using AI and reviewed by people before enforcement action.

Repeat offenders could face a lifetime ban from using e-bikes.

And let’s be clear: riding an ordinary e-bike on the pavement is already illegal.

The problem is enforcing the law and holding offenders accountable.

Elderly residents, disabled people and parents with pushchairs should not have to dodge dangerous riders just to walk down their local high street.

Delivery companies must be held responsible, the law must be enforced, and those who repeatedly put the public at risk must face real consequences.

This is what taking public safety seriously looks like.

Restore Britain has put forward a plan to bring accountability back to our streets.

Enough is enough.

https://assets.nationbuilder.com/restorebritain/pages/1486/attachments/original/1792479211/Regulating_e-bikes_for_commercial_use.pdf?1792479211

19/10/2026

British servicemen and women made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.

Men left their families, fought in horrific conditions and died defending Britain and the freedoms we enjoy today.

Their sacrifice deserves respect, not political point-scoring.

We have seen extremists burn the British remembrance poppy and openly insult our fallen soldiers.

Now, we are being presented with a political version of the poppy in the colours of the Palestinian flag.

The red poppy has a clear purpose: to remember our fallen, honour our veterans and support the Armed Forces community.

It should not be repackaged to promote another cause.

And where is the same enthusiasm for defending our own national traditions?

Why are British symbols so readily dragged into political disputes while the people who served this country are expected to simply accept it?

Restore Britain stands for putting Britain first.

That means respecting our history, honouring our Armed Forces and refusing to allow the memory of our fallen to be turned into a political prop.

Wear the red poppy with pride.

Remember our fallen. Support our veterans. And never be ashamed to put our own country first.

18/10/2026

Restore Britain has made its position clear.

Ending third-world immigration into our country will be the absolute priority of a Restore Britain Government.

For too long, successive governments have failed to get a grip on our borders while ordinary British people are left to deal with the consequences.

Housing, public services and infrastructure are under pressure, and the public have every right to demand change.

Restore Britain is prepared to take a different approach.

We need a government that puts Britain first, takes control of immigration and puts the interests of the British people ahead of political excuses.

Enough is enough.

Britain needs action, not more empty promises.

That is what Restore Britain stands for.

17/10/2026

Vote Restore Britain for a government that puts the British people first, enforces our laws and takes immigration seriously.

This man has no legal right to remain in Britain, the law should be enforced and deportation pursued through the proper legal process.

Enough of empty promises.

Britain needs action, accountability and a government with the backbone to put our national interest first.

Vote Restore Britain to deport this man.

16/10/2026

First, we lose the Flower Show.

Now, the future of the Food Festival is in doubt.

Two important parts of Shrewsbury’s identity, two major attractions for visitors, and two opportunities to support our local businesses.

How many more of our town’s traditions are we prepared to lose before we start looking seriously at solutions?

Shrewsbury Flower Show dates back to 1875.

It is part of our town’s heritage, yet the show did not take place in 2025 or 2026 following serious financial difficulties.

Now, the organisers of the Food Festival have announced that it cannot continue in its current form, citing rising costs and financial pressures.

We understand that security, staffing, infrastructure and running events all cost money.

But accepting that an expensive event is no longer financially viable should not mean accepting that the event itself must disappear.

Shrewsbury should not have to choose between an expensive spectacle and having nothing at all.

Why can’t we explore a simpler, more affordable Flower and Produce Show at The Quarry?

We don’t necessarily need expensive stages, fireworks or a huge entertainment programme.

We could focus on what makes the event special: flowers, gardening competitions, local nurseries, allotment holders, schools, fruit and vegetable stalls, and the horticultural heritage for which Shrewsbury is renowned.

Shrewsbury Town Council should work with the Horticultural Society to investigate free or reduced-cost use of The Quarry, alongside sponsorship, volunteers and support from local businesses.

The aim should be to find a format that celebrates our heritage without repeating the financial problems of the past.

The same approach should apply to the Food Festival.

Could we bring together Shropshire’s independent food producers, farmers, market traders, pubs and restaurants to explore a smaller, more affordable community food event?

Start with a realistic budget, seek local sponsorship and build something sustainable.

These events are about more than entertainment.

They bring people into our town, give independent traders opportunities to grow, support our hospitality businesses and help make Shrewsbury an attractive place to visit.

At Restore Britain Shrewsbury, we believe local heritage, community traditions and independent businesses deserve to be taken seriously.

Putting our community first means looking after what makes it distinctive, making sensible use of public resources and finding practical solutions when existing arrangements no longer work.

We are not calling for taxpayers to fund events regardless of the cost.

We are calling for proper discussions, transparent financial planning and a genuine effort to find affordable alternatives before accepting that these traditions have no future.

Our challenge to Shrewsbury Town Council, local businesses and event organisers is simple.

Get around the table and produce a plan.

Establish the costs.
Explore the available venues.
Bring in potential sponsors.
Consult local residents and traders.
Work out what can realistically be delivered and give the people of Shrewsbury something tangible to look forward to.

We cannot keep celebrating our town’s history while failing to find affordable ways to bring that history to life.

Bring back the flowers.
Find a future for our food festival.
Support our independent businesses. Protect Shrewsbury’s character.

Shrewsbury deserves ambition, practical solutions and a future that builds on the best of its past.

'It can't continue': Shrewsbury Food Festival confirms end of major county event