A parliamentarian representing Bradford has expressed alarm following an announcement that approximately 80 positions at Morrisons’ administrative base in the city could be eliminated.
The supermarket group has confirmed that the posts have been flagged as potentially redundant as part of proposals to simplify its corporate operations.
Staff impacted by the proposals have received notification, and a formal consultation period has commenced.
Bradford East representative Imran Hussain, from the Labour Party, stated that the potential loss of dozens of positions at the company’s West Yorkshire base was a source of concern.
The elected official disclosed that he had recently held discussions with Morrisons leadership, emphasising the need to preserve employment opportunities within the city.
He called for a thorough and substantive consultation involving those staff members affected and trade union representatives, with every avenue explored to maintain positions.
Where employment could not be secured, he urged the retailer to provide appropriate alternative positions with equivalent remuneration and terms.
The company indicated that the restructuring proposals target administrative and corporate functions, with no implications for shop floor employees or operational distribution personnel.
A Morrisons representative stated that while the group continues to make headway with its renewal and modernisation agenda, achieving sales growth and expanding its share of the market while enhancing the customer shopping experience, the trading environment remains demanding.
The organisation is concentrating on offering customers the best possible value.
To sustain progress, ongoing reviews of operational methods have identified possibilities to streamline central structures, decrease complexity, accelerate processes, and strengthen colleague empowerment.
Consequently, proposed adjustments to head office operations aim to position the business more effectively to support retail outlets and elevate customer service.
These measures would place a number of employment positions at risk of redundancy.
Affected staff would receive comprehensive assistance, including support in securing alternative positions within the organisation where feasible.
A consultation process has now been initiated.
Recent reports indicated that Morrisons reduced its workforce by almost 5,000 during the previous year as part of a substantial financial recovery programme.
Newly filed financial documents show the retailer’s average monthly headcount declined from 101,144 workers to 96,232 during the fiscal year concluding in October 2025, representing a reduction of 4,912 posts.
The redundancies encompassed roles throughout the business, including in excess of 4,200 retail positions alongside positions in food production and logistics.
Despite these challenges, the company reported annual revenues of £15.7 billion in its latest financial statements, representing a 2.8 per cent increase compared with the prior year.
The supermarket group has recently guaranteed customers that it will not be undersold on price by its principal competitors.
The commitment applies to more than 500 essential products and forms part of the retailer’s updated approach to recapturing customers within Britain’s highly competitive grocery sector.
The business, which manages approximately 500 supermarkets and 1,700 convenience stores, has experienced a gradual erosion of its market position.
During the twelve-week period ending in August, Morrisons commanded an 8.5 per cent share of the market according to industry research firm Worldpanel, positioning it behind Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Aldi, and Lidl.
The retailer subsequently introduced its new price guarantee initiative, assuring customers that selected products would be priced no higher than at any of its five principal rivals.
Morrisons’ customer and marketing director stated that shoppers need not compromise between affordability and quality when shopping at the chain.
The consultation period continues, with the company committing to collaborate with impacted employees and identify internal redeployment opportunities where available.
The local MP indicated his intention to maintain dialogue with the business throughout the consultation process and to press for the preservation of as many Bradford positions as circumstances permit.
He noted that Morrisons maintains substantial historic ties to Bradford and represents one of the city’s significant employers.