The Scotsman cartoon: Royal Mail sell-off
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The coalition government gets ready to carve up Postman Pat as it is confirmed that the Royal Mail will be sold off.
The announcement coincides with growing concerns that postal services will be adversely affected by the sale.
Illustration by Iain Green
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