The project was dependent upon a number of requirements (such as the re-location of the current Bus Station, which would cost at least £25million, and be funded largely by the taxpayer).[91] In November 2011, it was announced that John Lewis, who were originally intended to be the major flagship store of the Tithebarn development had also withdrawn from the project, effectively killing it.[92] The council is now exploring more piecemeal ways of bringing in development[93] and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn praises Preston for its "inspiring innovation".[94]