The issue

Following a 12 week public consultation, the Government has decided to close up to 2,500 post office branches across the country, with about 500 being replaced by "more efficient" ways of serving the local community.

Post Office Ltd now has to carry out the Government's wishes. It has more information on its website about the planned closure programme.

Some statistics:

3,500 post offices were closed by the Conservatives

4,000 post offices have already been closed under Labour

2,500 more post offices are now under threat

HELP US TO FIGHT THESE CLOSURES!

> To fight to save Old Sodbury, click here

> To fight to save Tytherington, click here

> To fight to save Station Road, Yate, click here

The Lib Dems are the only party with a fully funded plan to save the Post Office:

	£2 billion invested in the Post Office network
	New branches opening where needed
	Government services continuing to be available at post offices
	The Post Office freed from Royal Mail restrictions to let it develop new business
	A new legal requirement for the Government to maintain the Post Office network
	Sale of a minority share-holding in the Royal Mail to help produce funds for investment in post offices

> For more details of the Lib Dem national campaign, c lick here