An MP took a tour of a sorting office to see the work of Royal Mail during the company’s busiest time of year.

Bob Blackman MP has visited Royal Mail’s Stanmore delivery office to pass on Christmas wishes to posties during the last shifts before the big day.

The MP for Harrow East said: “It was great to meet the dedicated, hard-working Royal Mail postmen and women at Stanmore delivery office and to see first-hand just how much effort they put into delivering for people at this time of year.

“They do such an important job at this time of year. I like to thank them for their efforts and wish them all the best over the busy festive period.”

During the festive period Royal Mail has kept some of its offices open longer to make it easier for people to pick up their parcels in person.