CABLE & STUNELL PRAISE STOCKPORT CREDIT UNION

Stockport Credit Union was paid a visit by Dr Vince Cable MP, Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills, and local MP Andrew Stunell to mark the important, voluntary work they do for Stockport people.

Vince Cable has since backed the Archbishop of Canterbury's plans to put payday lenders, such as Wonga, out of business through the use of Credit Unions, like the one Vince Cable & Andrew Stunell visited in Stockport recently.

Andrew Stunell commented -

"Our Credit Union is looking for more members so they can do even more to stop the loan sharks and help people get on in life."

"I'm already a member, but this visit has prompted me to get a bit more stuck in. I'd recommend anyone to join, and there's no hassle when you do."

Vince Cable commented -

"There is a big opportunity for Credit Unions to grow and support their local communities and their local businesses, too. It has been good to come and see at firsthand how Stockport Credit Union has developed so far, and I certainly wish it well in its plans for expanding its work."

Lisa Smart, a volunteer at Stockport Credit Union, said -

"Volunteering at the credit union is great fun and worthwhile too. Giving people access to savings and low-cost loans across Stockport says very clearly "Loan sharks are not welcome here!"

"It was great to welcome Andrew and Vince and to explain to them the important work we do in our local community offering an alternative to pay day lenders and their outrageous interest charges."

For more information on the work that Stockport Credit Union does visit - http://home.btconnect.com/stockportcu/

Alternatively you can ring them on 0161 430 5808 or email them at mail@stockportcu.com