Post Office Inquiry Reveals Culture of Racism, Sexism, and Mismanagement

Former chairman Henry Staunton denies allegations of inappropriate comments while acknowledging systemic issues within the organization.

Henry Staunton, former chairman of the Post Office, testified about a pervasive culture of racism, sexism, and class divide at the top levels of the organization.
Staunton was dismissed in January by then-business secretary Kemi Badenoch amid allegations of bullying and inappropriate comments.
A whistleblower raised concerns about the Post Office's new IT system, NBIT, which saw costs balloon from £300m to £800m, accusing the Chief Information Officer of misleading the board.
Staunton claimed he faced resistance from government officials when advocating for fair compensation for wrongfully persecuted postmasters.
Despite defending his record on diversity, Staunton acknowledged the Post Office's significant cultural problems and the lack of support for whistleblowers.