The controversial Bill paving the way for a partial sale of the Royal Mail has had its first reading in the Commons, taking opponents by surprise, it was revealed today.
The Postal Services Bill had its final reading in the Lords on Wednesday and MPs expected it to move to the Commons next month.
But it was learned today that the Bill had its first reading yesterday, the final sitting of the Commons before MPs left for their May break.
The Prime Minister is facing a massive rebellion against the part-privatisation of the Royal Mail by over 100 Labour MPs and many now believe the second reading of the Bill could be as early as June 1, the first day back from recess.
One opponent of the Bill said today: "This dramatically reduces the opportunity for debate and amendments and could be seen as stifling debate around the future of our postal services."
It was also pointed out that if the second reading was held before the 4 June European and council elections, MPs could come under fresh pressure to support the Government.
The Communication Workers Union published an opinion poll on Wednesday showing overwhelming public opposition to selling off the Royal Mail.
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Commons move shocks Royal Mail supporters
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POSTMAN
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Is this a piss take or what,Mandy had the 1st reading in the lords early as well. :mfo
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It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
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The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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LTB wrote:Having checked the Hansard for Thursday May 21st which gives a verbatim report of both Houses of Parliament, no mention is made of a First Reading. This may well be a technical glitch. Our supporters in Parliament are also not aware of a First Reading having taken place.
This LTB is to advise Branches that we are aware of this matter and are closely monitoring the situation.
I Wrote-During Covid-Which is still relevant now
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
It's good to get these types of threads, the ridiculous my manager said bollox, so we can reassure ourselves that while the world is falling apart, Royal Mail managers are still being the low-life C***S they have always been.
My BFF Clash
The daily grind of having to argue your case with an intellectual pigmy of a line manager is physically and emotionally draining.
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This would not surprise me one bit as the lord of the flies :mfo is not averse to avoiding democracy and the rights of the the people by the people of this nation!. :mfo
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Shouldn't that be lord of the lies? :mfo
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Re: Commons move shocks Royal Mail supporters
POSTMAN wrote:LTB wrote:Having checked the Hansard for Thursday May 21st which gives a verbatim report of both Houses of Parliament, no mention is made of a First Reading. This may well be a technical glitch. Our supporters in Parliament are also not aware of a First Reading having taken place.
This LTB is to advise Branches that we are aware of this matter and are closely monitoring the situation.
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House of Commons Votes and Proceedings
21 May 2009
8 Postal Services Bill [Lords]
The Lords have passed a Bill to make provision for the restructuring of the Royal Mail group and about the Royal Mail Pension Plan; to make new provision about the regulation of postal services; and for connected purposes; to which they desire the agreement of the Commons.
9 Postal Services Bill [Lords]
Bill read the first time; to be read a second time on Monday 1 June, and to be printed (Bill 100), with Explanatory Notes (Bill 100-EN).