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Post offices closure update

June 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Post OfficesDespite strong vocal opposition from local communities, the closure process continues.

Key dates are

July 1st: closure list published & consultation commences

August 11th: end of consultation

2nd September: decisions announced

2nd October first closures begin

List of Lib Dem proposals for Post OfficesThe Liberal Democrats are the only party to have a costed and credible set of proposals to keep post offices open and, where necessary, to open others.

The Liberal Democrat plan would enable us to -

Open new post office branches where they are needed

Keep the Post Office in the public sector

Make the Royal Mail into a successful company, with new investment freedoms

Give Royal Mail staff a guaranteed stake in their company through employee share holding and participation

Protect and improve the service to customers that provides a daily delivery at a uniform price across the country

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