Paula Vennells, the disgraced former Post Office boss, was controversially recommended for a CBE by Theresa May's government despite concerns over the Horizon IT scandal. The Sunday Times revealed that the Business Department pushed through the honor, with claims that Vennells was recognized for 'bending her conscience' to minimize the scandal's cost. Vennells has since returned her CBE, prompting discussions about whether Alan Bates, a champion for wronged postmasters, should accept an honor. The controversy has sparked debates about the government's decision-making and the implications for those affected by the Post Office scandal.
they moved more quickly to give Paula Vennells a CBE https://t.co/llPDDQhCbD
🔴Theresa May backed Paula Vennells’ CBE ‘in face of warnings’ https://t.co/lbsnsvuCEl
Postmasters' champion Mr Bates previously turned down an OBE as Ms Vennells had the higher Commander of the British Empire. Now he says "if anyone chooses to offer me one, then come back and ask me" | @adamboultonTABB has the latest Read more 🔗 https://t.co/nRYWR1o4UC
Paula Vennells, has given back her CBE, but that doesn't mean the wronged postmasters' champion Alan Bates should accept an honour says Sky News correspondent @adamboultonTABB Read more🔗 https://t.co/g5KFwI24m2
May government pushed through Paula Vennells' CBE, ignoring Horizon concerns https://t.co/M77tHiPlzB
Explosive claim in the Sunday Times: Source claims Paula Vennells was recommended for CBE by Business Department for "bending her conscience and holding the line" to keep cost of scandal down. Full piece here: https://t.co/JNpUTKl6Zp via @olivershah @HarryYorke1 @ShaunLintern https://t.co/qgtenHzONj
🔺 EXCLUSIVE: Theresa May’s government pushed through a CBE for Paula Vennells, the disgraced former Post Office boss, despite concerns raised on the honours committee about the Horizon IT scandal ⬇️ https://t.co/I0zwMrXeOH
Exclusive: The Sunday Times lifts the curtain on how Paula Vennells, just as the Post Office high court case was getting underway, was given a CBE during Theresa May's government https://t.co/FiOPx0n7MJ