"Post Office Chairman Ousted Amid IT Scandal Fallout"

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Post Office chairman Henry Staunton was sacked by business secretary Kemi Badenoch due to concerns about governance and the entire business model, not just the Horizon scandal. Badenoch emphasized the need for effective leadership to address the organization's difficulties. The Post Office is facing public outcry over the wrongful convictions of sub-postmasters in the Horizon scandal, and the departure of Staunton has raised questions about the government's decision. The scandal has led to a public inquiry and calls for wider-ranging changes within the organization.
- Post Office scandal: Chairman Henry Staunton had to go as it 'wasn't working' - Badenoch BBC.com
- Post Office chairman Henry Staunton steps down BBC.com
- Minister hints at wider shake-up of Post Office after departure of chair The Guardian
- Post Office chair ousted because it 'just wasn't working', says business secretary Financial Times
- UK Post Office Chief Sacked As Firm Reels From IT Scandal Barron's
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