Former Post Office chairman has criticized executives for their slow response in addressing compensation for sub-postmasters, describing the organization as a "mess." During a public inquiry, he highlighted that both executives and government appointees were reluctant to take timely action to exonerate those affected. The inquiry aims to investigate the failures that led to the wrongful prosecution of numerous sub-postmasters, and the former chairman's testimony underscores the challenges faced in rectifying the situation.

Former Post Office chair Henry Staunton has issued a stark warning about the potential for a new scandal reminiscent of the Horizon debacle. During an inquiry, he emphasized the risks posed by certain investigators and executives, whom he described as "untouchable," if they remain in their positions prior to the implementation of a new IT system. Staunton, who was dismissed by former business secretary Kemi Badenoch in January, highlighted that there are still significant financial discrepancies between the records of sub-postmasters and the Post Office. He stressed the importance of addressing these issues and removing those involved in past prosecutions to prevent a repeat of the injustices experienced during the Horizon scandal.