🚨 Big News for Pontardawe! 🚨
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is stepping up to look into the closure of the last bank in Pontardawe! The Lloyds branch is set to close on November 20th, leaving the town without a single bank. 📉
MP David Chadwick raised the issue in Parliament, emphasising that over 31,000 Lloyds customers in the area could be impacted. He stressed how crucial local banking is, especially for the elderly and vulnerable who rely on face-to-face services. 👵🏽💬
Mr Chadwick pushed the PM to demand that Lloyds keep the Pontardawe branch open, highlighting that closures have been sweeping through Brecon, Presteigne, Ystradgynlais, and now Pontardawe – all while Lloyds reports massive profits and hefty CEO pay. 💷💼
In response, PM Starmer promised to look into the situation, acknowledging the need for more banking hubs. Unfortunately, previous applications for such hubs in the area were denied, despite one success story in Ystradgynlais. 🚪🔒
Mr Chadwick highlighted the urgency, stating, “Elderly and vulnerable customers who rely on face-to-face banking in Pontardawe will now have to travel miles just to withdraw their own money.” He called out big banks for pocketing profits while shutting doors on loyal communities. 🏦🚶♀️
The fight isn’t over yet. Let’s hope for stronger government action to preserve local banking services that many depend on daily. Stay tuned for updates! 📢
#Pontardawe #BankingCrisis #KeirStarmer