Progressive Greetings - Prime Ministers Question Time

With the General Election result on July 5 heralding a change in Government, PG asked those from the greeting card community what would be on their wishlist for the new Cabinet to help our industry, the retailing community, their business and them personally.

"Regardless of political persuasions, aren't we all looking for some stability, sensible government and genuine clear leadership for these tumultuous times? My perennial complaint with our politics is how short-term and wayward the focus can be - we have big challenges (the economy, NHS, taxes and costs, war, climate change etc) that need long-term, creative thinking and diligent delivery."

Industry Wishes: "Despite our brilliant efforts as a GCA, Ofcom is failing in its duty as Ombudsman to uphold the public service commitment of the Royal Mail. By sitting idly by, Ofcom is allowing Royal Mail's continued poor performance to erode public trust. We now look to this new government to prioritise our vital public postal service. Warm words from a prospective new owner are not enough to rescue this!"

Retailer Wishes: "It's been a long time coming, but we need the new government to deliver a modified business rates system that puts right the current imbalance of tax for retailers vs their contribution to the UK economy." 

Personal Wishes: "Having just become a father for the first time, I know more than ever that we need positivity and leadership to ensure a safe and fun future for the next generations!"

Seth Woodmansterne, Managing Director