A MINISTER has joined the battle to save a post office in his constituency.
Phil Woolas, MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth, had been under fire after he voted with the government not to suspend the widespread programme of closures.
Eight post offices under threat are in his own constituency.
But when he faced 100 constituents at Lees Library in the shadow of at-risk Lees Post Office, he vowed to try to save some of the under-threat offices. He said: "I've always said some post offices will have to close but I think they've made a mistake with Lees."
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July 07, 2008
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Ministry of Truth Spokesman (formerly MC Spanner) (07/07/2008 at 12:54)
dadshedz, London (07/07/2008 at 15:30)
look at the Branch Access Report, is it accurate, many have errors, overstatements, journey times do not include walking time to and from bus stops, is the bus frequency correct, is the mileage accurate? for help how to campaign effectively, goto:-
http://www.postofficeclosures.org.uk/SaveYourPO.php
see how to analyse your Branch Access Report,
also look at Local Campaigns/Regional Data Analysis whilst on the website, don't delay get people to write urgently, tell you own personal story, do not be embarrassed or ashamed, do not keep quiet, write now, otherwise Post Office Ltd will close your branch believing they have taken all circumstances into account.
mancunian, australia (07/07/2008 at 15:46)
This was before everyone owned a car. What an uproar, but he went ahead & did the 'hatchet job' for the goverment anyway.
New Labour now insists that everything has to make a profit so get used to it folks. Public ownership is a thing of the past as is socialism.
Maggie Thatcher started it & Tony Blair finished.
What a despicable man Blair is.
Voter (08/07/2008 at 07:34)