Adam Symons, Liberal Democrat Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Torridge and West Devon visited several communities affected by the Post Office closures this week, including Shebbear, St Giles-on-the-Heath and Buckland Brewer. He saw at first hand the impact that the government's network change programme has had on communities. Since the programme was rolled out, the community shop has shut in Buckland Brewer, and significant changes have had to be made in Shebbear and St Giles. Speaking to the owners of the local shop in Shebbear, Keith and Ann Horwell, Adam said: "I was here two years ago when they first announced the closures. We were worried it was a done deal then — and we were right. The closures have had a devastating impact on some communities, and caused real hardship for some people living in these communities. Those with limited public transport options such as Buckland Brewer have been especially hit at times of bad weather. I make a simple pledge to you today. We will invest in our Post Office network to make them the hub of the community. No more will shut."