The impending closure of the last bank in Shotts has sparked fury amongst the town’s politicians.
Last week, Lloyds confirmed that the Bank of Scotland will be closing in August meaning residents will have to go to Motherwell or Wishaw for face-to-face banking.
Shotts councillor Martin McCulloch told Lanarkshire Live : “It was we, the taxpayers, who bailed out the bankers in 2008 to the tune of £500bn and this is the gratitude shown from Lloyds whose profits continue to rise year on year into billions.
