Sunday, March 01, 2009

Royal Mail privatisation deal faces mixed reception



British people, from postal workers to union leaders, from politicians to the general public, have expressed mixed feelings towards the proposal to partially privatise Britain’s national postal service, the Royal Mail.

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has insisted that the plan is the only way to ensure the future of Britain’s postal service. However, the plan to sell off some 30 percent of Royal Mail has angered those who see it as a loss of their heritage.

For the full story, by Dongying Wang, published by Xinhua News Agency in March 2009, please click here. Also please return to the blog to post your comment.






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