Lichfield MP calls for debate on “growing crisis” surrounding postal service

AN MP has joined calls for a debate on the “growing crisis” in postal services.

Labour’s Dave Robertson has previously written to Ofcom after receiving more than 150 complaints from local residents about delayed deliveries across Lichfield and Burntwood.

And now he is working with Redditch MP Chris Bloore to co-ordinate 60 MPs from across the political divide who have applied for a Backbench Business debate in the House of Commons over concerns about the state of postal services.

Mr Robertson has previously met with Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union, but despite assurances things would improve, the MP said local people were still seeing medical appointment letters arriving late, vital documents going missing and bills being delivered after payment deadlines.

He said:

“These failures are not just inconvenient – they are causing real harm.

“Constituents have told me about NHS appointment letters arriving after the scheduled date, and important correspondence being missed entirely. This situation is simply unacceptable

“This is no longer just a local problem. MPs from across the country are hearing identical stories from their constituents. That is why we are pushing for a full debate to hold Royal Mail and the regulator to account and demand urgent action.”

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