"Kemi Badenoch's Clash with Post Office Chair Unravels Scandal"

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Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has refuted claims by former Post Office chair Henry Staunton that he was instructed to delay compensation payments for sub-postmasters, calling them "completely false" and "made up anecdotes." Staunton stands by his comments and has released a statement defending his actions. The dispute arises amid concerns over the handling of compensation for sub-postmasters wrongfully prosecuted due to a faulty computer system. The government has promised to quash convictions and pay compensation, but only 33 claims have been fully settled, leading to calls for transparency and scrutiny.
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