Sir Paul backs post office campaign

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

He gave a personal message read out by his brother outside the post office in Lower Heswall, the Wirral, which could be axed.

The statement said: "This village post office is a vital part of local community life and as such should be saved for future generations to cherish.

"Its 100-year history should not be cast aside lightly. I agree with thousands of local people who feel that everything must be done to save it. Please help!"

Mike McCartney, 63, said he and Sir Paul have been using the post office since 1964.

He said: "It's very important our kid comes aboard and we have a voice that is recognised throughout the world. It's very important to stop it going any further. This was the first post office in Heswall."

The Labour MP for Wirral South, Ben Chapman, is also part of the campaign against the proposed closures in the Wirral.

In a statement on his website, Mr Chapman said: "I am assured that no decisions will be taken on individual post offices until the consultation is concluded.

"The post offices serve a large proportion of elderly people. They are often people who are not used to accessing services online and who have relied on these services for many years... their closure would be a big blow to the communities they serve and there will be much concern. As such, it is imperative as many people take part in the six-week consultation as possible so that their views are heard."

A spokeswoman for Royal Mail said: "Each Area Plan will be subject to a six-week public consultation period. Then all the feedback will be looked at before making a final decision."