SNP - Conference condemns Royal Mail privatisation

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Delegates at the SNP's annual conference in Perth today have overwhelmingly condemned Westminster's privatisation of the Royal Mail and vowed to bring it back into public hands in an independent Scotland.

Speaking for the resolution, SNP MP Mike Weir said that a universal postal service is an "essential part of Scotland's infrastructure".

He also said that a Yes vote in next year's referendum, led by an SNP Government would bring the Royal Mail back into public ownership.

Commenting, SNP Postal Affairs spokesperson Mr Weir said:

“Our postal services are far too important to Scotland and crucial to small businesses and individuals, to simply be sold off on the cheap in the way Westminster has done.

"Delegates today have sent out a clear message to people in Scotland – the SNP will not simply sit by an accept what Westminster has done. With a Yes vote next year, we will use the powers of an independent Scotland to bring the Royal Mail in Scotland back into public ownership.

“Just days after the privatisation went ahead we have already seen warnings that customers will pay the price with a rise in the cost of stamps.

"It is clear that the only way for Scotland to have the postal service it wants and deserves is with a Yes vote next year.

"The SNP have pledged to act to maintain a universal six-day a week postal service in an independent Scotland and bring the Royal Mail back into public ownership where it belongs."