Draught excluder strip on door - locks not shutting

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I bought the following to line the inside of my front door frame to stop draughts

http://www.screwfix.com/p/stormguard-epdm-rubber-e-strip-white-20m/73216?_requestid=171046

It seems to have worked a little too well, and now neither the Yale Lock or the sash lock on the door will close, although I am able to pull the door shut enough to use the mortice lock.
The amount that the Yale lock is not engaging is prob 1-2mm max, with the mortice/sash out by 1mm max.

What are my options to get the other locks to also engage? I think I can do either of the following:
- Reposition the locks. Given the amount the door is now out by, this sounds like it would be more hassle as I cannot move the lock or keep by such a small distance.
- Use a metal file

Has anyone else been in this situation before? Any other ideas which might be better?

Thanks
desig
 
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show us a photo of how you fitted the seal

brush pile strip is more accommodating.
 

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