Confirmation that the tax office in Alnwick will close within the next year is a bitter blow, according to local MP Sir Alan Beith.
Sir Alan has received a letter from the Treasury minister responsible for the decision explaining the decision.
Reacting to the announcement, Sir Alan said:
"Alnwick, along with 129 other towns, is losing its Tax Office and the loss of jobs like these in small communities is a bitter blow and a bad policy.
"The Minister claims that face-to-face advice for taxpayers will still be available in Alnwick but has given no indication yet of how this is to be done."
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