Post Office scandal: Former chairman tells MPs that current boss is under investigation

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  • Опубліковано 26 лют 2024
  • Sacked Post Office chairman Henry Staunton has turned his fire on the Post Office's current Chief Executive Nick Read.
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    Addressing MPs today, Mr Staunton said he'd been the victim of a smear campaign by the government. He then shocked them by claiming that Mr Read is under investigation and had wanted to resign because he was unhappy with his pay.
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  • @joedevlin9493
    @joedevlin9493 4 місяці тому +36

    Rearranging the chairs on the Titanic

    • @bensouthwell1339
      @bensouthwell1339 2 місяці тому

      nope they would be accused of nicking the chairs too.

  • @roddersfiftynine
    @roddersfiftynine 4 місяці тому +13

    I`ve said it once and I`ll say it again: make Alan Bates chairman of the Post Office and let him sort it out speedily and correctly.

  • @JoBroughton-yw7un
    @JoBroughton-yw7un 4 місяці тому +29

    The tories are never slow giving tax payers money to themself and greasing the wheels of doners, corrupt does'nt come into things need a new word for this underworld of crooks.

    • @marksavage1108
      @marksavage1108 2 місяці тому

      Yeah just like labour selling off the South West NHS trust to Richard Branson eh. Dont think for a moment that the commies in labour dont take backhanders. PFI contracts show labour are as corrupt as the scum tories.

  • @eloisecromwell4201
    @eloisecromwell4201 4 місяці тому +10

    No surprise there. His statements in the Post Office Inquiry was shocking.

  • @titteryenot4524
    @titteryenot4524 4 місяці тому +59

    ‘Mr Read wanted to resign because he was unhappy with his pay.’ Nick Read earns a basic salary of £415,000 (plus any bonuses, which will take it to well over half a million quid.) The average UK salary is £33,000. Nick Read earns well over 10x what the average worker earns. These people need to realise how financially privileged they actually are. Their ridiculous entitlement is an embarrassment to themselves.

    • @Jon-xw9om
      @Jon-xw9om 4 місяці тому +4

      I'm still hoping that some portion of 'compensation' due to the SPM should come from the prosecution these people. They knowingly sent innocent people to prison and then rewarded themselves with huge pay packages, share options, lavish expense accounts, bonuses, golden parachutes, pensions etc. In a normal decent society, criminals aren't allowed to keep the proceeds of their crime. It should all be clawed back and given to the SPM.

    • @P3nguin12
      @P3nguin12 4 місяці тому

      It's his choice whether he's happy with that or not. A cheif exec of a large organsiation can earn more than that, so it's not ridiculous for him to want more, in his position.

    • @cliveuuking4602
      @cliveuuking4602 4 місяці тому

      Bates should resign. Openly canvassing for one multi national. Who said politicians are corrupt?

    • @usernamename2978
      @usernamename2978 4 місяці тому +1

      Such a "cheif" would be running a competitive "organsiation". Post Office Limited is not such a company. It is a monopoly and reaches into the pockets of taxpayers whenever it finds itself (despite that monopoly) "short" (as it does now, having miscalculated what it could get away with when dealing with postmasters).

    • @JelMain
      @JelMain 4 місяці тому

      Staunton was Chairman. Reid was CEO. The CEO runs the business, Chair runs the strategy and Board.

  • @chuckoster8221
    @chuckoster8221 4 місяці тому +10

    Is there any prospect of Tony Blair being called,seeing that he signed off the Horizon system,knowing full well it was already a clunker.He signed it off even though Harriette Harperson told him so?

    • @Ian-mj4pt
      @Ian-mj4pt 4 місяці тому

      Oh now it's labour's fault is it 😅

    • @davidwilson7287
      @davidwilson7287 2 місяці тому +1

      Signed off by John Major, sorry

  • @user-vadimsirbu
    @user-vadimsirbu 4 місяці тому +6

    Is it possible to call UK government officials to the Hague Court ?
    I am ready to fund these measures ...

  • @capt.bart.roberts4975
    @capt.bart.roberts4975 4 місяці тому +11

    Gullis is just so dense!

  • @markmasterson4811
    @markmasterson4811 4 місяці тому +6

    What a measured young man, moderate and insightful. Clearly too good for the current management at PO. They seem like a pack of spoilt squabbling babies. Let us all keep pushing for a speedy fair outcome for postmasters and post😅mistresses

  • @XxTheAwokenOnexX
    @XxTheAwokenOnexX 3 місяці тому +4

    The Royal Family should be under pressure over this, as it is their mail service who was in the wrong 👍

  • @anthonywilson8998
    @anthonywilson8998 4 місяці тому +8

    You couldn’t make it up could you. We had senior personnel saying Staunton was not fit for the job when others were all about the scandal. Then we are told the ceo had an 80 page personnel report on him. By HR. and that he wanted more money, so it was ceo not Staunton under review. What a load of scheming. Twerps all making a new mess of the compensation scheme and Badenok bad mouthing and calling Staunton a liar. How can anyone have any trust in getting their fair restitution when there is such a mess and solittle has been achieved Staunton claim of delay is as plain as day that’s what is going on. The Board will no doubt be applauded for covering up the truth and probably get bonuses. What a snake pit the dominant players are. Who is head of all this ? Who is supposed to be driving the thing forward because they. Should be fired and let Mr Bates be in charge,he would get it done I am sure.

  • @BoadiceanRevenge
    @BoadiceanRevenge 3 місяці тому +2

    What I've heard so far of the impact of the submasters and other POL employees is beyond belief! I really realy want to see many prosecutions 😡

  • @johnhelen1066
    @johnhelen1066 4 місяці тому +7

    the post office victims should be paid compensation as soon as possable. but do people know the familys of hillsborogh have not been paid compensation yet.also its been reported that post office claims will be in the range of £ 500.000. the hillsborogh victims are getting . £ 50. 000. a life.

  • @earnestequivocation6250
    @earnestequivocation6250 3 місяці тому +3

    What were Ernst & Young doing up to 2018?
    Anyone know?

  • @user-js3rg9sj1k
    @user-js3rg9sj1k 2 місяці тому +2

    THEY LOST THE COMPENASTION IN THE POST.😂😂😂

  • @ralphgiles4754
    @ralphgiles4754 3 місяці тому +1

    More politicians like Kemi please

  • @geoffwright9570
    @geoffwright9570 3 місяці тому +2

    This really should be done and dusted. The sub post people should have been payed their rightful compensation tax free. Aand those responsible for the mess should be on trial for their crimes.

  • @Rich.H68
    @Rich.H68 4 місяці тому +26

    Badenough couldn't tell the truth if her life depended on it, Just like the rest of nasty party.

  • @peterbennett5910
    @peterbennett5910 4 місяці тому +4

    This Read should be removed immediately. He is only interested in one thing and that is his BONUS

  • @bustedfender
    @bustedfender 4 місяці тому +2

    How convenient, they can avoid commenting on the matter now it’s under investigation.

  • @user-wm1qy6wu7c
    @user-wm1qy6wu7c 4 місяці тому +2

    Why is Fujisu not mentioned. They are the ones that built the system.

    • @Ian-mj4pt
      @Ian-mj4pt 4 місяці тому +1

      It has plenty of times this is just a part of the investigation

  • @cnw3903
    @cnw3903 4 місяці тому +1

    He said she said! not he said he said..

  • @ncooper8438
    @ncooper8438 4 місяці тому +1

    Its a classic case of Do unto him (Staunton) before he does unto you (KB). This is normal in politics and the public sector to try and protect your reputation. Throw lots of dirt and some will stick.

  • @joisagirlsname
    @joisagirlsname 2 місяці тому +1

    Kemi Badenoch having a go at someone else's "cavalier approach to governance" is a bit rich. 😂

  • @annishilcock4587
    @annishilcock4587 4 місяці тому +2

    So Kemi Bad enoch didn't coach Jonathna Gullis well enough before he appeaared and left him looking a bit ridiculous. He obviously hasn't studied her form.

  • @Ian-mj4pt
    @Ian-mj4pt 4 місяці тому +1

    Badenoch still trying to lie through her teeth

  • @debrashawcross170
    @debrashawcross170 2 місяці тому +2

    Good people own up to their faults. Corrupt psychopaths lie!

  • @nikolaslarson6891
    @nikolaslarson6891 2 місяці тому +1

    Perhaps Badenoch should be sacked too...

  • @user-js3rg9sj1k
    @user-js3rg9sj1k 2 місяці тому

    They just arrested postman pat.😂😂

  • @THE6uk
    @THE6uk 4 місяці тому

    Jail all we demand justice

  • @vickydimitriou6156
    @vickydimitriou6156 3 місяці тому

    About time heads should roll

  • @johnhall4851
    @johnhall4851 4 місяці тому +1

    Government are like a tin of frogs......

  • @joerudnik9290
    @joerudnik9290 Місяць тому

    It can’t change until the Post Office is no longer in charge of policing itself. It must have outside auditors and supervision. It must answer to other responsible parties.

  • @mauricetucker8754
    @mauricetucker8754 4 місяці тому

    It was not made evidence do your home work before and just kicking it down the road?

  • @user-vadimsirbu
    @user-vadimsirbu 4 місяці тому

    Yes, then will call Amazon to Hague to speak for yourselves !!!

  • @THE6uk
    @THE6uk 4 місяці тому

    Talk talk just deal with it

  • @johntaylor3940
    @johntaylor3940 3 місяці тому

    JAILTERMS FOR ALL OF THEM

  • @Dude-etiquette
    @Dude-etiquette 2 місяці тому

    They are lying and they all need to go

  • @user-js3rg9sj1k
    @user-js3rg9sj1k 2 місяці тому

    REDACTED....

  • @b3108
    @b3108 4 місяці тому

    @1:16 Looks like the sequel to that ITV drama series will feature Jonathan Gullis repeating his own soundbite - @2:47 and Alan Bates

  • @123marlo
    @123marlo 4 місяці тому +1

    How long does it take the police to investigate this outfit if that was us we would be eating porridge up in Bar-L and not that Iwill be voting this lot of liars.

  • @kd3446
    @kd3446 4 місяці тому +1

    Pay them at least two million each these people were all buisness people who by now would own outright in the region of 10-15 properties out right…… each property worth 200k each by now is fair I guess…

  • @restoresmile
    @restoresmile 4 місяці тому +1

    Post Office lawyers are the real problem in this equation.

  • @heartofoak45
    @heartofoak45 4 місяці тому

    Oh let's investigate everyon at £2M a pop. The world's gone frigging made.

  • @buonafortuna8928
    @buonafortuna8928 4 місяці тому

    @2:27 Nick Read is also an MP?

  • @user-js3rg9sj1k
    @user-js3rg9sj1k 2 місяці тому

    PAINT THE POST BOXES YELLOW. JAPAN HAS THE CASH.

  • @PG-ts9xz
    @PG-ts9xz 2 місяці тому

    Those who can do, like this man. Those who can 't steal. Like the Vennels creature.

  • @tan97
    @tan97 4 місяці тому

    Compensation is the wrong word. The lost office stole their money

  • @tkshots
    @tkshots 4 місяці тому

    someone,somewhere,has made a decision to continue to make life difficult for the postmasters...i suspect,as alan bates does, politicians are involved...someone should tell us who these people are,so people can vote them out of office next time...for good

  • @MM.-qo7pk
    @MM.-qo7pk Місяць тому

    All the post office management top to down had contracts to do their jobs efficiently with a duty of care to its employees and now they do not remember anything ! Lies lies lies ! When it comes to postmasters they were always referred back to their contracts ! How shameful these people are ready to excuse everything and anybody but do not blame themselves in any wrongdoing!! Jail them 1 by 1

  • @mikeellis4345
    @mikeellis4345 4 місяці тому

    Interesting that after two days no one has refuted Mr. Staunton’s claims given in evidence. I’m tending to believe Mr Staunton.

  • @brianjacobs1232
    @brianjacobs1232 4 місяці тому +1

    Best t v for ages the truth at last ,close the p o down

  • @BoadiceanRevenge
    @BoadiceanRevenge 3 місяці тому +1

    Thats it Tories et al! Jump on the bandwagon! It wont improve your ratings. Far from it! 🤬

  • @beverleydaniels2057
    @beverleydaniels2057 4 місяці тому

    WISH Tessa Dulop would change her career, Harry is a danger & threat to himself, he's a grown man who needs to take responsibility for himself & his own behaviour, Harry chose to leave he wasn't thrown out & No the British Taxpayer should not pay Harry's security, maybe William didn't go due to Andrew planning to lead the family which he should not have done.

  • @peterbennett5910
    @peterbennett5910 2 місяці тому

    Nick Read is a dead duck. Only interested in one thing his BONUS

  • @mksd1236
    @mksd1236 2 місяці тому

    It is clear we cannot trust the current Tories to manage for the good our country. Their “blame others” game will continue, but blame MUST rest on the government.

  • @user-jp5id9ym6z
    @user-jp5id9ym6z 29 днів тому

    UPDATE: Mr. Read was found naked in his bathroom, fried by an electric hair dryer submerged in the toilet. He was a liar, a bully, a thief and a murderer. Make all these monsters pay !

  • @DaltonLabitan
    @DaltonLabitan 3 місяці тому

    Rearranging the chairs on the Titanic

  • @NoelleWalker-yg1st
    @NoelleWalker-yg1st 4 місяці тому +1

    This Read should be removed immediately. He is only interested in one thing and that is his BONUS