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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Taylor

Andy Burnham warns Royal Mail to improve immediately or face government intervention

Andy Burnham has demanded an immediate improvement in Royal Mail’s performance, warning that the government will pursue "further measures".

The prime minister declared that the postal service’s record had been "unacceptable for far too long" amid ongoing struggles to hit delivery targets for letters. Such delays in the service have resulted in documented instances of missed medical appointments.

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