Royal Mail investigating claims that postal worker ‘binned Reform UK election leaflets’
Summary
Royal Mail is investigating a claim that a postal worker threw away Reform UK election leaflets instead of delivering them before local elections. Reform UK has asked Royal Mail to conduct a quick investigation and explain what happened, while Royal Mail says it takes its role in elections seriously and does not allow mail to be deliberately undelivered.Key Facts
- A message was posted on a private Facebook group for Royal Mail staff saying a worker dumped Reform UK leaflets in a bin.
- The incident happened before local elections in some unknown part of the UK.
- Reform UK sent a formal complaint letter to Royal Mail’s chief executive demanding an internal investigation within three days.
- Royal Mail stressed their commitment to impartial delivery and said they are actively investigating the claim.
- Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said an investigation is correct and said destroying election materials harms democracy.
- Reform UK wants confirmation that any employees involved will face disciplinary action, including possible firing.
- The leaflets were meant for door-to-door delivery to inform voters about Reform UK.
- The Facebook group where the message appeared includes Royal Mail staff and union members.
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