Press Release

PRESS RELEASE

RICHARD BURT
LIBERAL DEMOCRAT PARLIAMENTARY CANDIDATE – WEST WORCESTERSHIRE

Contact: Richard Burt: 07970 713 032
Embargo: Immediate

LIB DEM LEADER SHOWS SUPPORT FOR LOCAL POST OFFICES

On a visit to West Worcestershire yesterday, Ming Campbell Leader of the Liberal Democrats criticised the outcome of a consultation process by the Government which may see up to 70 Post Offices relocated into branches of WH Smith.

Visiting Alfrick Post Office and Stores in West Worcestershire, Ming Campbell said:

“I have asked for a meeting with the management of the Post Office to see if there is another way forward for the staff at branches up and down the country. Unfortunately though, it seems that some redundancy notices have already been issued.

“All Post Offices are important, and I hope that any debate which is conducted will not come down to a choice between urban or rural services, as all Post Offices are vital to their local communities.”

Richard Burt, the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for West Worcestershire, who was accompanying Sir Ming on his visit to the area added:

“Many residents in West Worcestershire are concerned about the future of the Post Office network. We have already seen the closure of five branches in the area in recent years.

“The Government’s announcement amounts to privatisation via the back door and will only further degrade the Post Office network and cause further worry for those in rural areas.

Liberal Democrats in West Worcestershire will continue to argue for a strong Post Office network as a vital asset to rural communities.”

ENDS