The business and trade secretary says Henry Staunton gave an interview ‘full of lies’
Good morning. Yesterday Kemi Badenoch, the business and trade secretary, accused the former Post Office chair, Henry Staunton, of giving an interview “full of lies” about the conversation they had when she sacked him recently. Josh Halliday has the story here, and here is one of the tweets from a thread tht Badenoch posted on Twitter.
My call with Staunton was with officials. They took a complete record. He has given an interview full of lies about our conversation during his dismissal. The details will emerge soon enough as I won’t let the matter rest here, but will be discussing with govt lawyers. (3/5)
I’m sure they will make a statement or release something. My understanding is that the government made clear in the appointment letter that focusing on and in the appointment letter, that, you know, the focusing on and prioritising the compensation for sub-postmasters was a key aspect of the job.
I haven’t spoken to her, but I’m sure she will back it up.
Continue reading…The business and trade secretary says Henry Staunton gave an interview ‘full of lies’Good morning. Yesterday Kemi Badenoch, the business and trade secretary, accused the former Post Office chair, Henry Staunton, of giving an interview “full of lies” about the conversation they had when she sacked him recently. Josh Halliday has the story here, and here is one of the tweets from a thread tht Badenoch posted on Twitter.My call with Staunton was with officials. They took a complete record. He has given an interview full of lies about our conversation during his dismissal. The details will emerge soon enough as I won’t let the matter rest here, but will be discussing with govt lawyers. (3/5)I’m sure they will make a statement or release something. My understanding is that the government made clear in the appointment letter that focusing on and in the appointment letter, that, you know, the focusing on and prioritising the compensation for sub-postmasters was a key aspect of the job.I haven’t spoken to her, but I’m sure she will back it up. Continue reading…