Press briefing: afternoon 1 April 2014
The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered a question on Royal Mail.
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Royal Mail
Asked about the sale of Royal Mail, the PMS pointed to what the PM had said in a press conference that afternoon. The taxpayer was benefiting from the receipts of the sale and the company was now able to compete in the long term.