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Barclays Bank Closure in Suffolk
P002936 - 20 March 2024
Presentations: 1
Presenters: 0
At a Glance
This petition concerning barclays bank closure in suffolk was presented to Parliament once by 0 MPs.
Issue Summary
The petition addresses the concern that Barclays Bank will close its last remaining branch in Leiston, Suffolk Coastal, which would result in all eight of its branches being closed across the constituency. Petitioners are worried about the impact of bank closures on rural areas and the validity of Barclays' justification for these closures.
Action Requested
The petition requests that the House of Commons urge the Government to encourage Barclays to keep open its Leiston branch and require the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to publish its assessment of Barclays’ justification for closing this branch.
Key Facts
- Barclays will close all eight branches in Suffolk Coastal, including Aldeburgh, Felixstowe, Halesworth, Martlesham Heath, Saxmundham, Southwold, Woodbridge, and Leiston.
- The Financial Conduct Authority has received additional powers under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 to assess access to cash and bank closures.
Presentation Timeline
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20 March 2024
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