Former Union Head Defends Actions in Post Office Scandal Inquiry

Overview

• Thomson claims he was 'too trusting' of the faulty Horizon IT system but not 'too close' to the Post Office.
• He asserts the National Federation of SubPostmasters had to secure a deal to sustain the organization amidst membership losses.
• Thomson argues that funds received from the Post Office were not tied to the Horizon system.
• He maintains that the NFSP always sought to help its members, despite needing Post Office permission for actions.
• The inquiry continues to investigate the largest miscarriage of justice in British legal history.