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Vince Cable Acknowledges Oversight Failures in Post Office Horizon Scandal

Former business secretary admits lack of awareness and apologizes for wrongful convictions of subpostmasters.

Overview

  • Cable describes Post Office managers as 'thugs in suits' during inquiry testimony.
  • He admits to being unaware of private prosecutions under his watch from 2010 to 2015.
  • Over 700 subpostmasters were wrongfully convicted due to faulty Horizon IT system.
  • Cable accepts partial responsibility, citing a 'clear policy failure' in his department.
  • Many affected subpostmasters are still awaiting full compensation.

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