A dispute between a civil servant and the former chair of the Post Office has emerged, with the civil servant denying claims of instructing to delay compensation payments. The government is currently supporting the civil servant. The Archbishop of Canterbury acknowledges oversight in appointing Paula Vennells to key roles after the Post Office scandal.
Justin Welby: church should have asked more questions about ex-Post Office boss https://t.co/TMymjfI3sR
🔺 NEW: The Archbishop of Canterbury has admitted that “more questions should have been asked” over Paula Vennells holding key roles in the Church of England after the “terrible miscarriage of justice” in the Post Office came to light ⬇️ https://t.co/e9YhmfX4HR
🔴 Civil servant denies telling ex-Post Office chairman to stall compensation payments. Read more 👇 https://t.co/KJowVdnRLS
Post Office scandal: civil servant rejects claims she asked to slow compensation https://t.co/L3VmaPCs8G
Civil servant dragged into fight with ex-chair of Post Office has government’s backing – for now https://t.co/v1gdsoC96b
Ex Post Office chair shares notes after disputed conversation with civil servant https://t.co/gmA9QrcHFg