Angry residents are organising a boycott of two West Bromwich chemists in protest to a takeover bid.

Lloyds chemist is poised to move into a new row of shops being built as part of a multi-million revamp of the area, sparking a 2,000-name petition amid fears the move will put the independent Lyng Pharmacy at risk.

Supporters are now handing out leaflets outside Lloyds branches in West Bromwich town centre and the Stone Cross precinct urging people to “put a stop to corporate greed” by supporting their local pharmacy.

The leaflets also accuse Lloyds of trying to squeeze out small, independent shopkeepers.

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Angry residents are organising a boycott of two West Bromwich chemists in protest to a takeover bid.

Lloyds chemist is poised to move into a new row of shops being built as part of a multi-million revamp of the area, sparking a 2,000-name petition amid fears the move will put the independent Lyng Pharmacy at risk.

Supporters are now handing out leaflets outside Lloyds branches in West Bromwich town centre and the Stone Cross precinct urging people to “put a stop to corporate greed” by supporting their local pharmacy.

The leaflets also accuse Lloyds of trying to squeeze out small, independent shopkeepers.

The West Bromwich east MP Tom Watson has invited campaigners to join him for talks he has organised with Lloyds executives.