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Battle for banking hub reaches House of Commons

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20.10.2026

MP Jerome Mayhew is set to present a parliamentary petition in the House of Commons today (Tuesday, October 20) calling for a banking hub in Fakenham. 

The push follows the closure of the town's last remaining bank, Lloyds, in May 2025 – leaving just Nationwide in the Market Place.  

Jerome Mayhew, MP for Broadland and Fakenham (Image: Archant)

Mr Mayhew, Conservative MP for Broadland and Fakenham, said: "Fakenham is the economic hub for 17,000 people. 

"We need access to proper banking provision, a........

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