The fierce row that has divided Labour over the future of Royal Mail deepened when it emerged that Harriet Harman attempted to delay publication of the Bill that will partprivatise the service. More: continued here
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Read More »Part-privatisation of Royal Mail will save pensions, says chief – Investment Markets
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Read More »Harriet Harman tried to delay Royal Mail privatisation bill – Telegraph.co.uk
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