YOU WILL DELIVER! PM VOWS NO ROYAL MAIL CUTBACKS

RISHI Sunak has insisted that Royal Mail will not slash its deliveries to just three days a week under his watch.

- Steph Spyro, Emily Braeger and Mieka Smiles

The Prime Minister said he is "absolutely committed" to ensuring the postal service continues six days a week, amid suggestions it could be dramatically scaled back.

Watchdog Ofcom has warned the national postal service risks becoming "unsustainable" without reform. This led to proposals that Royal Mail delivery schedules are cut in half.

But the PM was quick to rule out the controversial plan, telling the Commons yesterday he is determined the Monday to Saturday service Asked Prime continues.

Minister's at Questions if under his watch there will be reductions in postal services provided by Royal Mail, Mr Sunak said: "I agree about the importance of the Royal Mail's universal service obligation and we remain absolutely committed to ensuring that it remains as it is." Other options being considered by Ofcom include allowing Royal Mail more time - potentially up to five days - to deliver a letter.

Mr Sunak's official spokesman said the Government would "engage with" the watchdog's suggestions, taking part in a consultation on future service levels.