Sunderland Liberal Democrats slam proposed closure of Post Office as “insult” to city

The Sunderland Liberal Democrats have condemned the proposed closure of the post office as an insult to the city and its residents.

The Fawcett Post Office was listed for closure as part of 115 branches throughout the UK as the now privatised, foreign owned company seeks to cut costs and jobs.

But the idea is hugely controversial because of the enormous blow it would deal to residents who depend on its services.

Heather Fagan of the Liberal Democrats, who represents Doxford Park, believes its closure would be a “dereliction of duty” and an “insult” to the people of the city.

She also said: “The prospect of not having a city centre Post Office is extremely worrying, especially on the back of the disastrous and avoidable closure of M&S and on top of other big name stores like Wilko and Debenhams shutting up shop in recent years.

“We need anchor institutions like the Post Office to bring people into the town and so people can access services that they have to do in person at a post office.”