Where privatisation doesn't work (UKIP article)

[theflyingpostman]

http://www.ukip.org/ukip/index.php?opti ... &Itemid=41

By Jonathan Arnott

[quote]The EU fundamentally misunderstands the purpose of free markets, which is why its drive for privatisation often acts against the interests of the public it is supposed to serve, writes Jonathan Arnott.

IN THIS article, I stand ready for the left wing to accuse me of supporting the sale of industries which were owned “by the peopleâ€

[Broxi51]

Regardless of whether the UKIP party is potty, dangerous or both they are at least correct in saying that RM is a natural monopoly. When Postcon came into play the price of a first class stamp was 19-21p. Come April it will be 38p. A price increase of 17-19p within 3 years. How in hell does that equate to meeting the needs of the customers.
The only thing postcon has managed is to keep the one price anywhere in the UK. It hasnt managed to introduce choice in the delivery area and whilst there is choice in collecting & sorting it is still painfully more expensive than before those imbeciles at postcon came along.

[baldrick]

AFAIK UKIP belongs to a right wing bloc in the European Parliament which supports 'liberalisation' - ending postal monopoly and supporting privatisation of postal services.