observer Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Seems NuLab are split over Mandy's plans for the Royal Mail; and may rely on the real Tories to privatise it. This, despite their 2005 manifesto commitment to retain it in public ownership. Can't see the problem these days, they've nationalised the Banks, so why not the Mail. Wonder how our local Bliar's Babes will be voting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Well if Mrs Jones wishes to remain as a Government Whip ( ?26,000 extra plus use of a pool car with driver ) then she will be voting with the Government. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 surprise, surprise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Since they privatise the German post its gone down the drain, the post is late if it arrives at all,first class mail takes upto 3 days. The Royal mail will no doubt go the same way if they are privatised.. Not a good idea Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Kennedy Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Just wondering who will take over responsibility for the Royal Mail pension deficit (?7 billion and counting), if it is privatised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
safeway56 Posted January 15, 2009 Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 Part privatisation will mean the likes of DHL,TNT and others will cherry pick the city deliveries. Royal Mail will handle the periphary, places such as the Outer Hebrides and other remote spots. No doubt the spin doctors will spin it and convince the great British public it will be a good thing. But it won't. In just a short time you'll be talking about pounds rather than the present pennies your mail costs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2009 The private sector will only take the cream, the pensions timebomb will fall (as usual) on the tax-payers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Interestingly, seems our MP is asking schools to produce Xmas cards for next year; wonder if they'll be able to afford to send them with a privatised Postal Service?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Since they privatise the German post its gone down the drain, the post is late if it arrives at all,first class mail takes upto 3 days. The Royal mail will no doubt go the same way if they are privatised.. Not a good idea Steve Steve what you have in germany we already have in the UK - so doesn't seem to matter whether private or not! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted January 16, 2009 Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Well believe me it will go even worst than it is now.. and the prices will go up? How much is a first class stamp nowdays? its 55 cts here about 50p but isnt worth it,we dont have second class stamps just second class service.. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2009 Always thought our Germanic cousins were soooo efficient?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve the Original Posted January 17, 2009 Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 They are getting worst every day!!! only those who work for the Goverment are over efficent and follow everything to the letter... There are no grey areas in Germany, its either or!! I was going to say "Black or White" but the PC brigade might hang me..! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
observer Posted January 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2009 Your not allowed to use colourfull language nowadays! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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