Fake Diane Abbott stamps appear in postal network

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Royal Mail is investigating fake stamps featuring Diane Abbott's face that are showing up in the postal network. An anonymous postman who shared an image of the stamps said that they were probably a “light-hearted stunt”. However, it is a criminal offence to send mail with fake stamps.

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