Despite strong vocal opposition from local communities, the closure process continues.
Key dates are
July 1st: closure list published & consultation commences
August 11th: end of consultation
2nd September: decisions announced
2nd October first closures begin
The Liberal Democrats are the only party to have a costed and credible set of proposals to keep post offices open and, where necessary, to open others.
The Liberal Democrat plan would enable us to -
Open new post office branches where they are needed
Keep the Post Office in the public sector
Make the Royal Mail into a successful company, with new investment freedoms
Give Royal Mail staff a guaranteed stake in their company through employee share holding and participation
Protect and improve the service to customers that provides a daily delivery at a uniform price across the country
Follow the party's activity on...