Published Date:
20 October 2008
By Michael Peel
SENIOR executives of Lloyds TSB have been urged to put themselves in the shoes of workers in Halifax whose jobs are under threat by the planned takeover of HBOS.
Labour MP Linda Riordan met the Lloyds representatives at Westminster and told them how important the Halifax is to Calderdale.
"Jobs need to be protected and people's futures guaranteed," said Mrs Riordan.
"The HBOS brand and the town of Halifax go hand in hand and Lloyds reassured me they recognised the importance of the brand and that it was more than likely this would play an integral part in the merger."
She said she had been assured that the takeover deal was going ahead and that Lloyds would send representatives to the next public meeting she has arranged on November 20.
"I just wish that for all the discussion of takeovers, mergers and markets there would be a bit more talk of families, futures and jobs.
"This is an issue that involves real people, not just the market speculation of the money men.
"My constituents are agonising over their futures and the sooner they are told their jobs are safe the better," said Mrs Riordan.
Next month's meeting will be in the Nalgo Bar, Northgate, at 7pm.
The Minister for Yorkshire, Rosie Winterton MP, is also expected to attend.
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Last Updated:
21 October 2008 9:36 AM
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Source:
Evening Courier
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Location:
Halifax
