COLCHESTER'S MP has requested an urgent meeting with supermarket bosses following their decision to shut a town centre store.
Will Quince has sent a letter to Marks and Spencer's chief executive Steve Rowe after the retail giant announced plans to close Colchester's High Street shop.
Unhappy with the move, Mr Quince has now voiced his concerns and vowed to support Colchester's Marks and Spencer's employees.
In his letter to Mr Rowe He said: “Your decision to close such an important store should not be understated.
“The loss of the High Street store will be felt by many, especially those living and working in the town centre.
“I would appreciate a meeting with you as soon as possible to discuss the future of the both the employees at the town centre store and the future of the building itself.”
Read the letter in full here:
Here is my letter to @marksandspencer Chief Exec, Steve Rowe following the company's announcement that they will be re-locating from Colchester town centre to Stane Park, Stanway. pic.twitter.com/ojF6MBJVOa
— Will Quince MP 🇬🇧 (@willquince) April 5, 2022
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