More Job Cuts Hit Edinburgh as Labour's Recession Hits Home

12.00.00am BST (GMT +0100) Tue 19th May 2009

In 2008 Mike Pringle MSP and Fred Mackintosh campaigned against the merger of HBOS and Lloyds Bank

Commenting on the news that Lloyds TSB are expected to axe 625 jobs, many of which are expected to be in Edinburgh, Mike Pringle MSP said "Ever since the HBOS Lloyds merger was announced the Liberal Democrats have been predicting job losses, but this is devastating news for Edinburgh.

"A great number of people across the city are employed in the financial services industry and many staff are rightly worried about their future. Lloyds need to end the uncertainty and spell out how many job losses are expected in Edinburgh. This will allow people at risk to plan for the future and action to be taken through to support them as they try to find jobs elsewhere."

In related news Lib Dem led City of Edinburgh Council has launched a website to help Edinburgh residents and businesses fight the credit crunch and economic downturn. The lists information on the citywide network of services which can help you, your family or your business through these challenging times.

Follow the link below...

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Edinburgh Council guide to coping with the economic downturn.