Anyone noticed the changes at the old Crown Post Office along Praed St at in Paddington? I have certainly since the middle of September, where all the old experienced staff have left and the merchandise all comes from the Universal Office Equipment (UOE) who have taken charge over the Post Office since 18th of September. 

It’s noticeable the queues are longer, going on to the street and its a much less happier place to use.  I’ll probably start going to the Baker St Post Office one but the same people have taken there as well, UOE.

It’s clear to me what privatisation has done to a treasured public service – reduce the terms and conditions of the workforce and the new operators use the old public arena to sell their wares! In this case their own stationery and not those of the Royal Mail service.