Scotland sees biggest fall in Post Office numbers as UK reforms loom

Scotland sees biggest fall in Post Office numbers as UK reforms loom

Scotland has seen the largest drop in Post Office branches across the UK, prompting SNP calls for rural reform as Westminster eyes major changes.

Post Office Closures Hit Scotland Hardest as London Gains New Branches

Scotland is being left behind in the delivery of essential services, according to new figures showing Post Office numbers are falling faster here than anywhere else in the UK. Over the last decade, the number of Post Offices in Scotland has dropped by 8.3%, while London has seen an increase of 9.3%. The data, compiled by the House of Commons Library, has prompted strong criticism from SNP MPs, who say Scotland’s rural and island communities are …