Cumbrian MPs criticise Royal Mail over letter delivery delays

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 4 Oct, 07:07 · Archive

Cumbrian MPs have criticised Royal Mail after residents missed hospital appointments and bills due to late letters.

MPs Tim Farron and Michelle Scrogham have united in criticism of Royal Mail after Cumbrian residents experienced significant letter delivery delays. The delays have caused residents to miss important appointments and bill payments.

Residents in South Cumbria reported letters arriving weeks late and arriving together in large amounts. The late deliveries have resulted in missed hospital appointments and other key commitments for those affected.

How it is being reported

• Cumbrian MPs pile pressure on Royal Mail over ‘appalling’ letter delivery delaysWestmorland Gazette · 4 Oct, 06:00
• Cumbrian MPs pile pressure on Royal Mail over ‘appalling’ letter delivery delaysNW Evening Mail · 4 Oct, 06:00
• Royal Mail delays cause Cumbrians to miss hospital appointments and billsNW Evening Mail · 4 Oct, 06:00
• Royal Mail delays cause Cumbrians to miss hospital appointments and billsWestmorland Gazette · 4 Oct, 06:00

In this story: Tim Farron · Michelle Scrogham · Royal Mail · Cumbria

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