Public Dispute Intensifies Between Business Secretary and Former Post Office Chair

Henry Staunton stands by his compensation claims amid government denials, sparking demands for transparency.

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch and former Post Office chair Henry Staunton are embroiled in a public dispute over Staunton's claims regarding compensation for Horizon scandal victims.
Staunton insists there was no significant progress on compensation until after the airing of a related ITV drama, despite government denials.
The government faces demands to release documents related to Staunton's dismissal to clarify the situation.
Labour describes the allegations as 'truly shocking' and highlights discrepancies in the accounts of Staunton's tenure.
The government refutes Staunton's claim that he was instructed to delay compensation payments to minimize financial liability ahead of the next general election.