THE Post Office is still being urged to change its mind over a controversial decision to move the Worcester branch into the WHSmith store in the High Street.

Conservative Robin Walker, who is attempting to get elected as the MP in Worcester at the next general election, wants Post Office bosses to think again.

As the Worcester News reported in March, the Post Office is moving to the site in Foregate Street in order to save money.

Mr Walker said it was not too late for the people of Worcester to urge the company to do a U-turn.

He said: "In launching their public consultation on moving the post office, Post Office Ltd has specifically stated that the decision on the move itself is not subject to change and not part of the consultation.

"This is unacceptable. It claims that the closure is a necessity as Crown post offices are losing so much money. But, living within a few hundred yards of this office, I pass it all the time and see it thronged with people every time I pass, which begs the question of why it cannot be run at a profit."

Mr Walker also said he wanted "cross-party support" in order to keep the campaign alive.

The Post Office is losing £70 million a year and is relocating 70 branches nationwide in order to save money.

Craig Tuthill, Post Office senior manager, has already said the company is "desperate" to save cash.

The proposed move into WHSmith came after a trial in Manchester was judged a success, although some customers were unimpressed.