The ongoing dispute over compensation for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal has escalated, with Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch and former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton at the center of the controversy. Badenoch has accused Staunton of lying about being instructed to delay compensation payments until after the upcoming general election. This accusation follows Staunton's claims and the publication of a letter that allegedly suggests a stalling of payments. The government has committed approximately £1 billion to ensure postmasters are compensated, amidst calls for transparency and swift justice for the affected subpostmasters, including Jo Hamilton, whose wrongful conviction was highlighted in an ITV drama. The scandal, recognized as one of the UK's worst miscarriages of justice and involving Fujitsu's role, has led to widespread criticism of the government's handling of the compensation process. MPs are now demanding the Post Office hand over a note that could clarify whether there was an official order to slow down compensation payouts.
Confirmation that the Post Office’s own IT team developed the faulty Capture software raises even more questions than answers. Sub-postmasters using this software were jailed. The Post Office must finally come clean on what it knows. #PostOfficeScandal https://t.co/rywB2cD5Sz
It's been revealed that David Cameron's government knew the Post Office had ditched a 2016 investigation that might have proved Postmasters' innocence, though there is no evidence that Cameron himself knew anything about it. To be fair, 2016 was a busy year - he had lots to do https://t.co/NtldYo8KkU
We don’t need a slanging match between ministers & Post Office leaders We need a legal commitment to make sure those who suffered the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history get FAIR REDRESS NOW! My interview with @BBCr4today @bbcnickrobinson https://t.co/VRJEGzZcvF
Disgraceful subpostmasters like my constituent @chrish9070 are still fighting for full compensation #HorizonScandal Govt & PO have repeatedly put barriers in place to delay justice - its time they stopped kicking this into long grass & those responsible are held to account https://t.co/B5U2CRTwbZ
🔴 MPs demand memo asking ex-Post Office chief to ‘slow down’ sub-postmasters’ payments https://t.co/3uyUXneShW
1. Staunton told @thetimes that he was told to stall #PostOffceScandal compensation payments this side of an election 2. Badenoch says that’s not true 3. Staunton publishes letter sent to him that says, in effect, stall payments Will the Minister care to explain, or resign? https://t.co/4wk2ZIx7kG
Former subpostmaster Tim Brentnall explains why Post Office scandal compensation is down to the Government, rather than Fujitsu. “They spent over £100 million of taxpayers money to try and deny us justice!” @TVKev | @ThatAlexWoman https://t.co/V7ZYp1n2du
The poorly designed Horizon Shortfall Scheme is not delivering justice for subpostmasters. The shortcomings of the Horizon Shortfall Scheme must be reviewed so subpostmasters receive full, not part, compensation. My question to the Secretary of State 👇 https://t.co/g0S2O2sfNU
As the Kemi Badenoch and Henry Staunton row intensifies, both say they have emails and records to prove the other is lying over the Horizon scandal. It's remarkable how much detailed evidence the government and Post Office officials can produce when it suits them https://t.co/OGEDEAwC9b
MPs are demanding that the Post Office hand over a note which could shed light on whether a top civil servant gave a go-slow order on compensating victims of the Horizon scandal https://t.co/mr7mLxlvPH
MPs demand Post Office hand over alleged 'smoking gun go slow note' on compensation for sub-postmasters who are victims of Horizon scandal https://t.co/TuBxpfhYzr
Rishi Sunak's spokesman unable to explain what this section of the letter to Henry Staunton published by Kemi Badenoch yesterday means, if not suggesting he should consider delaying compensation payments. https://t.co/ngDbr1OcNo
MPs demand to see ex-Post Office chair’s note over Horizon payouts https://t.co/hAvUdE9ACu
‘I don’t believe a word that comes out of the Post Office hierarchy’s mouth these days.’ On the Post Office scandal, MP Duncan Baker says he would ‘certainly take the Secretary of State’s word over anybody that has been running the Post Office in recent years.’ https://t.co/VsS5b2XWsl
⁉️ Not only did the Post Office “always knew” of the remote access alteration capacity (SWIFT QC FEB 2016) it also deliberately stopped an investigation into exactly how often it occurred on “very strong advice” from Leading Council acting for PO in 2016 And ministers were told https://t.co/9I50n9c71j
Excellent work by @andyverity on @BBCr4today, making a complex story very accessible. Cameron govt was aware of Post Office review into 'remote tampering' by Fujitsu. https://t.co/uHLIWvHv55
UK government knew Post Office had ditched secret investigation that might have helped postmasters prove their innocence, BBC reveals https://t.co/5RjjDcKumN
The Post Office scandal doesn't stop with the Post Office. Read this for the low-down on a story that emerges from documents released under Freedom of Information. Assembled in a timeline, they become a little unsettling...This is top story this morning: https://t.co/kxwLZ3ti2j
Ex-Post Office chair asked to face MPs over victims' compensation claims https://t.co/zAQzIBikM6
What CANNOT get lost in the war of words between Kemi Badenoch & Mr Staunton is a simple truth: FAR TOO MANY SUBPOSTMASTERS STILL HAVE NO REDRESS FOR THE INJUSTICE THEY SUFFERED. That’s what now needs sorting My interview with @BBCWorldatOne today 👇 https://t.co/1L9dEqnsYL
Lord Arbuthnot from the Horizon compensation advisory board says he is a "little wary" of ex-Post Office boss Henry Staunton's claim that the Government 'tried to slow down the compensation process'. "The money has been set aside, it has been budgeted for!" @RooLockwood https://t.co/mkomUFTGq5
Kemi Badenoch's career may be tiptoeing to a close. And high time too. https://t.co/iGwoArksUT
‘We did invite the government on to discuss the Staunton allegations around the post office, but they declined’ #C4News https://t.co/PSdQIV6bbJ
Daisy McAndrew says the public will have "zero sympathy" for Kemi Badenoch and ex-Post Office boss Henry Staunton following their compensation row. "I suspect the public will think: 'a plague on both your houses!'" @daisymcandrew | @edvaizey | @iancollinsuk | @EJWoolf https://t.co/3y8YSSkhZy
Tories told to compensate Alan Bates and Post Office victims instead of bickering with bosses https://t.co/sr8O7yTbkN
Former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton would never win a prize as a stand-up comic but I know him to be a fastidiously honest man and when faced with the claims of a Tory minister - no contest
2⃣ The latest Post Office Horizon allegations claim the Govt delayed compensation by 'limping towards the General Election.' I asked the Govt whether they are ‘limping at pace’ by also delaying compensation payments to those infected & affected by the infected blood scandal ⬇ https://t.co/5WaX2VL3YC https://t.co/daDRGKUbbT
Following very serious allegations, what we need now is transparency, openness and to get compensation to all those affected by the Horizon scandal as quickly as possible https://t.co/5Tq8NXsP3k
Empty benches?! Not the first time the SOS doesn't know what she is talking about. I've been fighting for justice for the postmasters for years - all we see from @KemiBadenoch & Govt is Empty promises Subpostmasters need justice full financial restoration & compensation now https://t.co/6E1AZH4ACb
For full openness and transparency, the Business Secretary should publish the full correspondence between UK Government Investments and the Post Office. #PostOfficeScandal https://t.co/hAoEwK4QQy
Chris Bryant wonders if Kemi Badenoch could be the source of the leak, to Sky News, about the sacking of Henry Staunton(former PO chair) https://t.co/qFaMgDVvnE
'We're putting our money where our mouth is to ensure that justice is done.' @KemiBadenoch speaks about the Post Office scandal Horizon payout dispute and adds 'we have committed around £1 billion to ensure post-masters are compensated'. https://t.co/l0GmzZQOP7 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/xIU33VGUO4
'What we need now is transparency and scrutiny.' Shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds responds to allegations made by former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton that he was told to 'stall' compensation to Horizon scandal victims. https://t.co/zcurZNiUdc 📺 Sky 501 https://t.co/I5Yh6OBycQ
"I regret the way in which these events have unfolded" Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch tells the Commons she "will not hesitate to defend myself, and more importantly my officials" in the wake of "baseless" attacks from Henry Staunton Follow live https://t.co/GqDlJoXzJF https://t.co/rtMlxvxz3E
🔴 Secretary of State for Business and Trade @KemiBadenoch is making a statement on Post Office Governance and Horizon Compensation Schemes. Watch live ⬇️ https://t.co/GX0AoR11FL
Two DBT sources say Kemi Badenoch is now planning to make this statement in the Commons herself https://t.co/ZXfcozSzSZ
The Government must explain claims that it sought to stall Post Office Horizon scandal payouts due to upcoming elections. #Horizon #PostOffice https://t.co/lNLjw6lLLh
I have granted an urgent question (Private Notice Question) in the @UKHouseofLords to Lord Touhig on claims that the @PostOffice was asked to delay compensation payments to sub-postmasters. You can watch live here from 3.15pm. https://t.co/iIMma3Y2vm
I applied for a UQ to ask that Kemi Badenoch explain the latest developments on the #PostOfficeScandal. I'm pleased to hear she will be making a statement to finally put on the record why she sacked the Post Office chairman and why she disputes his recollection of events.
No 10 defends Badenoch in row with ex-Post Office chief but declines to back her claim he lied about their conversation - https://t.co/TVmQIfn8AB
Rather oddly, the statement will be made in the Commons by Post Office minister Kevin Hollinrake rather than Kemi Badenoch herself. https://t.co/w6Fq9Xp6Fj
Former Post Office chairman stands by compensation claims Read more 🔗 https://t.co/729x3Kp0UL
The Horizon scandal has been acknowledged as one of the worst miscarriages of justice in the UK. It has now emerged that the govt may have attempted to frustrate the delivery of justice. They must now answer these allegations and if true, immediately rectify this issue. https://t.co/7E2p3i3GgV
Postmasters demand vengeance as Tories delay compensation until after election. . Join @fleetstreetfox and @Kevin_Maguire to discuss the big stories of the day on The News Agenda Explained. https://t.co/c5kEIwKmq6
🔴 Ex-Post Office chairman was told to ‘prioritise’ compensation, says minister amid ‘lying’ row Follow all the latest updates on our politics liveblog here👇 https://t.co/eSphBWYese https://t.co/7XzFbAZF0G
🔴 Ex-Post Office chairman was told to ‘prioritise’ compensation, says minister amid ‘lying’ row Follow all the latest updates on our politics liveblog herE👇 https://t.co/eSphBWYese https://t.co/39Rk6NUQRM
The accusations this weekend that elements in Government sought to obfuscate justice for the subpostmasters have rightly caused major concern. The Government must do everything in their power to prove to subpostmasters that this was not the case https://t.co/QtypiP3yfx
Now Make Them Pay Victims of the Fujitsu Post Office scandal turning on the UK Conservative Government is today’s @DailMirror splash https://t.co/oqLT6DMqxm
Now Make Them Pay Victims of the Fujitsu Post Office scandal turning on the UK Conservative Gocernment is today’s @DailMirror splash https://t.co/X6P6TsgeMX
If what Henry Staunton says is right, then all the assurances that Postmasters would receive full & fair compensation, as quickly as possible, were just a tissue of lies. If it’s not so, government has to explain why this was said. Are they saying Staunton’s not being truthful? https://t.co/Ks3GyFEnSw
Reported on the Post Office scandal’s latest row today - hearing the anger of Jo Hamilton whose wrongful conviction was at the centre of the ITV drama. Has the government been stalling payments? Ministers insist that hasn’t happened - despite the former PO chair’s claims https://t.co/l7O2wDhTpl
The front page of tomorrow's Daily Telegraph: 'Badenoch accuses Post Office boss of lying in Horizon row' #TomorrowsPapersToday Sign up for the Front Page newsletter https://t.co/x8AV4Oomry https://t.co/uEWhvgSeWr
The Business Secretary has accused a former Post Office boss of lying after he said he was told to stall compensation for victims of the Horizon scandal ahead of the next general election https://t.co/ekQ43VnD4Q