High street bank closures

Early day motion 2837, tabled 23 February 2026 by Cameron Thomas (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 24 members.

That this House registers its concern that Lloyds Banking Group plans to close 95 local branches this year, including in Tewkesbury; acknowledges the value of high street banks to local communities, particularly the elderly and those without easy access to public transport; recognises the harm bank closures have on rural communities and small towns, where they may be the only in-person banking facilities available within a reasonable distance; and calls on the Government to increase support for community banking hubs and protect access to cash in rural areas.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 16, Plaid Cymru 4, Green 3, DUP 1.