This week’s launch of the Post Office’s new pricing scheme, which sees delivery costs tied to the size as well as weight of a parcel, met with government approval as Prime Minister Tony Blair popped along to his local post office where he praised the valuable service that they provides the nation by losing thirty two tons of post each working day. ‘Hey guys, I’ve brought some of my own post along to launch this great new scheme,’ said Mr. Blair, who was due to attend the launch with Deputy Prime Minister. ‘I’ve been waiting a while for a scheme that makes it easier to post my larger objects. All I know is that I don’t want to see it come back.’

Asked about the absence of John Prescott from the launch, Mr. Blair said that ‘John’s a bit tied up now but I’m sure he’s behind this..er… new postage.’ Mr. Blair also denied that he was disappointed with his Deputy’s recent outburst against the American administration. ‘That’s just nonsense,’ he said. ‘In fact, John will soon be making his way across the Atlantic.’ At which point, the Prime Minister was overcome by a fit of hysterical laugher and had to be led away.

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