SNP Postal Affairs spokesperson Mike Weir MP has warned that private stakeholder plans for Royal Mail “open the door” for full privatisation, after it emerged legislation being introduced by Lord Mandelson could lead to a sell-off of almost 50%. More: continued here
Read More »PM: Royal Mail needs private money (Channel 4)
Gordon Brown was booed and jeered by Royal Mail protesters today as he arrived to speak at Labour’s national policy forum. But their anger failed to deflect him as he told the conference that the state of the public finances meant it was vital part-privatisation of Royal Mail went ahead. …
Read More »Labour Royal Mail rebels urge Brown to ‘rein in’ Mandelson (Evening Standard)
GORDON BROWN was urged to “rein in” Lord Mandelson today amid claims that the Royal Mail row proves that he has too much influence over government strategy. More: continued here
Read More »Mandelson in warning to Royal Mail deal opponents (Belfast Telegraph)
The Labour rebellion over plans to part-privatise Royal Mail risks endangering jobs and pensions and could help the Conservatives win the next general election, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson warned yesterday. More: continued here
Read More »Call for Scottish rejection of Royal Mail plan (The Herald)
Scottish MPs have been urged to join in the opposition to the part-privatisation of Royal Mail. More: continued here
Read More »Barack Obama online company behind campaign to block Royal Mail privatisation (Daily Telegraph)
The team behind Barack Obama’s online campaign is organising the fight against privatisation of Royal Mail on the internet it has been reported. More: continued here
Read More »How CAN the struggling Royal Mail find millions to boost boss’s pension? (Daily Mail)
How CAN the struggling Royal Mail find millions to boost boss’s pension? More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail worker in rooftop protest – Stoke & Staffordshire
Royal Mail worker in rooftop protestStoke & Staffordshire, UKA ROYAL Mail employee today protested on the roof of Burslem delivery office, demanding an apology 17 months after being suspended. Postal worker Paul Dawson used ladders to scale the Scotia Road depot from about 4am this morning. …Breaking News: Roof protest disrupts …
Read More »Fury as Royal Mail bosses boost pension fund – Glasgow Daily Record
Daily Mail Fury as Royal Mail bosses boost pension fundGlasgow Daily Record, UKFATCAT Royal Mail bosses have had their pensions pot doubled while the staff fund faces meltdown. Royal Mail paid £6million to senior executives' pension plan last year, double the previous year's payments, but the fund for workers has a …
Read More »Sale 'beginning of end' for Mail – The Press Association
Sale 'beginning of end' for MailThe Press AssociationOpponents of the Government's controversial plans for a partial sale of the Royal Mail have warned that the move could "open the door" to full privatisation without the need for further legislation. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson was accused of … More: continued here
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