Post Offices in rural areas - Early Day Motions - UK Parliament

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Early Day Motions

Motion text

That this House recognises the importance of Post Office branches to rural communities; notes with concern the closure of Post Offices in South Devon constituency including those in Churchstow, Aveton Gifford and Dittisham; further notes that rural communities and small rural businesses are disproportionately affected by centralisation of Post Office services; is concerned about the impact of Post Office branch closures on people in rural areas, including the elderly and those with limited transport options; and calls on the Government to protect rural Post Offices.

Signatures (38)

Supporters (38)
Withdrawn signatures (0)

The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.

Voaden, Caroline

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Taunton and Wellington

Liberal Democrat

Honiton and Sidmouth

Gilmour, Rachel

Liberal Democrat

Tiverton and Minehead

Liberal Democrat

Frome and East Somerset

In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.

Chamberlain, Wendy

Liberal Democrat

North East Fife

Liberal Democrat

Wrigley, Martin

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

South Cotswolds

Liberal Democrat

Perteghella, Manuela

Liberal Democrat

Stratford-on-Avon

Reynolds, Mr Joshua

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Thornbury and Yate

Babarinde, Josh

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Glastonbury and Somerton

Liberal Democrat

North Shropshire

Normanton and Hemsworth

Kohler, Mr Paul

Liberal Democrat

MacDonald, Mr Angus

Liberal Democrat

Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Ceredigion Preseli

Saville Roberts, Liz

Dwyfor Meirionnydd

North Herefordshire

Liberal Democrat

Brown-Fuller, Jess

Liberal Democrat

Crichton, Torcuil

Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Jardine, Christine

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

van Mierlo, Freddie

Liberal Democrat

Henley and Thame

Chadwick, David

Liberal Democrat

13 October 2025

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe

MacCleary, James

Liberal Democrat

Liberal Democrat

Mid Dorset and North Poole

There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.