Local Liberal Democrats fear that five local post offices could close in Hornsey and Wood Green, under dramatic plans to cut services announced by the Post Office. The plans, announced by Chief Executive David Mills, envisage that a third of urban post offices would close. In Hornsey and Wood Green, this would mean the loss of five out of the 16 post offices in the area. Already this year, over 30,000 job losses have already been announced.

The Liberal Democrats blame the Labour government for the planned closures, and have launched a petition against the cuts.

Lib Dem Parliamentary spokesperson, Lynne Featherstone, comments:

“Make no mistake, if this massive closure programme goes ahead, we are certain to lose several post offices in Hornsey and Wood Green, probably as many as five. This must be stopped. We must put as much pressure as possible on Labour and the Post Office to make them change their minds.”

You can sign the Lib Dem petition online here.