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The former Post Office chairman's claims of seeking revenge through his sacking were dismissed by business secretary Kemi Badenoch, who denied telling him "Someone's got to take the rap" for Post Office failings. Badenoch stated that the government handled Staunton's dismissal in a dignified way and emphasized the priority of managing compensation claims for sub-postmasters wrongly convicted of fraud.
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.
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 chairman Henry Staunton has stepped down amid ongoing tensions following the Horizon IT scandal, with Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch stating that there was a need for new leadership. The government has not provided a reason for his dismissal, but the Post Office has confirmed that an interim chair will be appointed shortly. The Horizon scandal saw hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly convicted due to faulty accounting software, and the Post Office is currently facing public scrutiny and questions at a public inquiry.