MP signs Parliamentary motion demanding Govt stop Yate Post Office closure

Claire Young MP has backed a motion in Parliament calling on the government to stop the closure of Yate post office.

It comes in the wake of leaked news last month that revealed the Post Office had placed 115 post offices are at risk of closure, including the well-used branch in Yate.

The news has been met with a fierce backlash by residents, with hundreds signing local MP Claire Young’s petition calling for the branch to be saved.

The Thornbury & Yate MP has now thrown her weight behind a motion in Parliament calling on the Government to act, saying the closure “cannot be allowed to go ahead”.

Commenting, Ms Young said:

“I have heard from many people across our area who are extremely worried about the risk of Yate post office closing and I will be doing all I can to stop it.

“The branch in Yate is well-used and is at the heart of the high street. It is well regarded by all, and essential for those who travel into town to use it.

“It needs to be protected as, without it, people will lose access to vital services and be left cut off, especially since so many banks have closed in recent years.

“I met with representatives of the Post Office recently to discuss the situation, and made clear the huge blow it would be should it be ripped away from residents.

“This closure cannot be allowed to go ahead. The Government must stop sitting on their hands and join the hundreds of people backing my campaign to save Yate post office.”

Claire Young’s campaign can be found online at: www.claireyoung.org.uk/yate-post-office