Katy Clark protests about stamp price increases

Katy Clark MP includes the following in her e-mail newsletter:

I have tabled an Early Day Motion in Parliament criticising the decision of Royal Mail to substantially increase the price of stamps. From 30th April 2012 the price of a first class stamp will increase by 30% to 60 pence and the price of a second class will rise by 39% to 50 pence. The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee, of which I am a member, recently looked into this issue and produced a report emphasising the damaging impact which stamp prices could have on vulnerable customers and small businesses. The report also noted that increases could lead to a reduction in the number of Royal Mail customers.

With the proposed privatisation of Royal Mail I believe this is a worrying sign of things to come as I believe that any private company is likely to increase prices and reduce services as a way of boosting profits. I will continue to highlight the importance of the Royal Mail, particularly to rural communities, and do all I can to fight for the future of this essential public service.

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