Imran has expressed deep concern over HMRC’s decision to proceed with the closure of its Bradford office, with operations set to cease in January 2027. In a letter to James Murray MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, Imran criticised the move as “disappointing and highly disruptive,” warning that it will not only affect the Civil Servants based in Bradford but also undermine the city’s economic development and regeneration efforts.

Imran Hussain MP said:

“Bradford is one of the UK’s largest cities and should not be treated as a secondary location within West Yorkshire. Assuming that staff can simply relocate to Leeds ignores the very real challenges many – especially long-serving, highly skilled employees will face.”

“While HMRC has indicated that jobs will remain in the region via relocation to Leeds, this plan misses the opportunity to invest in Bradford’s potential and disregards the significant public investment already committed to regenerating the city.

“This decision risks draining talent from HMRC, damaging local employment, and undermining confidence in the public sector’s commitment to Bradford. We need a serious rethink—one that puts Bradford’s people and future first.”

“While I understand that the decision to close the Bradford office was made under the previous government, it doesn’t align with the Governments opportunities for all agenda. Bradford is precisely the kind of city that opportunities for all was meant to support—and withdrawing a major public sector employer undermines that objective.

Imran has urged the Minister reconsider his plans and to engage with local stakeholders to identify an alternative site in Bradford that would protect jobs, support the local economy, and align with the city’s broader growth strategy. He has also asked for a meeting with the Minister to discuss the governments wider plans on relocating government offices in Bradford.