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Cabinet post office 'hypocrites' | Cabinet post office 'hypocrites' |
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The Conservatives have accused several cabinet ministers of "hypocrisy" for campaigning to save post offices in their constituencies. | The Conservatives have accused several cabinet ministers of "hypocrisy" for campaigning to save post offices in their constituencies. |
Up to seven members of the cabinet are said to have joined local campaigns, despite signing up to a national policy to close 2,500 branches. | |
A spokesman for Justice Secretary Jack Straw confirmed the minister met local post office campaigners last Friday. | A spokesman for Justice Secretary Jack Straw confirmed the minister met local post office campaigners last Friday. |
Ministers say there is nothing wrong in representing their constituents' views. | Ministers say there is nothing wrong in representing their constituents' views. |