MP warns on postal strike

A Shropshire MP today warned a national postal strike would be catastrophic for both customers and Royal Mail workers as last-ditch talks aimed at preventing this week's crippling action got under way. A Shropshire MP today warned a national postal strike would be catastrophic for both customers and Royal Mail workers as last-ditch talks aimed at preventing this week's crippling action got under way. Owen Paterson, MP for North Shropshire and former secretary of the all-party group on sub post offices, said the planned walkout on Thursday would cause horrendous problems for busines-ses and individuals across the country. About 1,100 workers from across Shropshire and Mid Wales are set to take part in the strike action. And the MP, whose constituency area includes the Oswestry sorting office, said it could also lead to customers turning to alternative providers such as couriers and express delivery services in the future. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star