Alan Bates suggests that Amazon should purchase Post Office for only £1.
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Henry Staunton, the former chairman of the Post Office, claims to be the target of a “smear campaign” following a disagreement with business secretary Kemi Badenoch.
Ms Bandenoch accused Mr Staunton, whom she dismissed, of making untrue statements when he claimed that a high-ranking government official suggested delaying payments to those affected by the Horizon scandal in order to manipulate the outcome of the election.
“I have raised issues that are of legitimate concern to the public, and as a result, I have been terminated and am currently being targeted by a defamatory campaign,” he informed members of the Parliament’s commerce and trade committee.
During a shocking revelation, Mr Staunton also claimed that the present CEO of the Post Office had threatened to step down during a human resources investigation into his own actions.
Mr Staunton said Post Office chief executive Nick Read had fallen out with the HR director “and she produced a document that was 80 pages in length” and there was just one paragraph in there about his own conduct and use of “politically incorrect comments”.
According to Mr. Staunton, Mr. Read was very distraught and even considered resigning several times.
However, only one hour prior to Mr. Staunton’s testimony, Mr. Read had sworn under oath that he had never attempted to resign.
Lee Anderson met with leader Richard Tice, sparking speculation of defection within the Reform party.
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It is not appropriate for the Post Office to make statements about overturning convictions.
A prominent advocate has deemed the Post Office’s statement regarding the annulment of branch managers’ fraud charges to be “highly inappropriate.”
The Conservative member of the House of Lords, Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom, also expressed his disapproval of the company’s involvement in compensating subpostmasters who were wronged.
The Conservative ex-member of Parliament, who has been a strong advocate for this matter and is a part of the advisory board for Horizon compensation, expressed his opinions after the Post Office informed the Government that it would object to appeals in over half of the cases it had pursued.
A proposed bill to absolve subpostmasters implicated in the Horizon IT controversy is anticipated to be introduced “as soon as possible next month” by government officials. The goal is to have all guilty verdicts reversed by July.
In his testimony to Members of Parliament on Tuesday, Nick Read, the CEO of the Post Office, stated, “We are not making any evaluations of worth here.”
Our goal is for individuals to successfully complete this procedure, and if mass exoneration is deemed necessary, we must ensure appropriate legislation is implemented to provide for mass exoneration.
However, during his address to Parliament, Lord Arbuthnot stated that the Post Office is currently subject to a police investigation.
Is it not improper for the Post Office to state an opinion on the validity of reversing convictions and also unacceptable for the Post Office to involve itself in the compensation process?
Dawn Butler criticizes offensive statements made on LBC by Conservative councillor, suggesting she is guilty of antisemitism.
“I personally contacted LBC and shared my personal views on a current topic during my conversation with James O’Brien,” said Councilor Bret Rosehill after his interview at LBC.
“I am worried about Lee’s comments, as they shift the focus away from addressing the danger to the Jewish community and instead mix in discussions about Islamophobia.”
“At present, antisemitism stands out as a unique problem in terms of the percentage of hate crimes per capita based on religion.”
“He stated that while talking, James inquired about which Labour MPs have shown anti-semitism in a similar manner to Lee Andersen’s display of Islamophobia. I mentioned Jeremy Corbyn and Dawn Butler, the latter of whom chose not to sign the ten pledges from the Board of Deputies to address anti-semitism. Looking back, I realize that I was mistaken in my opinions of Dawn Butler and want to express my sincerest apologies to her, as I felt cornered by James O’Brien during the conversation.”
Unfortunately, the world is becoming increasingly difficult and I had hoped to have a rational conversation on LBC, but it did not go as planned.
David Neal, a former employee at the Home Office, speaks out against the Home Office for unjustly firing him while he was simply performing his duties.
Dismissed border security official David Neal informed members of Parliament that he was terminated “for the performance of my duties” and criticized the “appalling” manner in which the Home Office ended his position.
He was fired from his role as the independent chief inspector of borders and immigration this month due to losing the support of Home Secretary James Cleverly. It was alleged that he violated the terms of his appointment.
The ex-inspector became involved in a dispute with the Home Office regarding his concerns about security checks at airports.
Mr. Neal informed the committee of the House of Commons regarding his dismissal, stating “I have lost my job for simply carrying out my duties.”
I believe I have been fired for fulfilling my legal obligations and violating a clause in my employment agreement, which I find very unfortunate.
His tenure as the independent borders watchdog was due to end on March 21 and he claimed No 10 had blocked his reappointment before he was ultimately fired.
ICIBI Corporate Services/PA reported that David Neal has voiced his disapproval with the way he has been handled by the Home Office.
Why has Lee Anderson been attributed with charges of Islamophobia?
The Conservative Party has suspended the MP for Ashfield after he made controversial statements on GB News.
On Friday, Mr. Anderson, who receives an annual salary of £100,000 as a host on a TV channel, stated that he does not think the Islamists have taken over our country. However, he does believe they have influence over Khan, London, and even Starmer.
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Rochdale by-election: Chaotic contest overshadowed by antisemitism row and Gaza war leaves voters frustrated
According to Zoe Grunewald, Rochdale, once a secure seat for the Labour party, is now experiencing a disorderly by-election where the party has no representation.
According to Henry Staunton, he is being targeted by a negative campaign.
Henry Staunton, the previous chairman of the Post Office, has expressed that he is being targeted by a false and damaging attack following a dispute with Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.
During a hearing about compensating sub-postmasters involved in the Horizon scandal, Henry Staunton presented an accusation.
The muse for the ITV show, Alan Bates, stated to Members of Parliament that the government should take action and compensate individuals.
He expressed strong disappointment, stating that this issue has persisted for many years and he sees no resolution in sight.
Mr. Staunton, who was dismissed from his position as Chairperson of the Post Office, stated that the process of providing compensation had significantly slowed down until the case of Mr. Bates vs The Post Office was brought to light in January.
“He expressed to the Committee on Business and Trade that progress was lacking and the reason his statement in the Sunday Times gained attention was because it was the first time someone was being candid about the underlying issues and the lack of action being taken.”
I believe there is room for improvement in terms of making compensation more generous and simplifying the bureaucratic process for seeking justice.
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“In the least, I will have accomplished something if the use of disinfectant, which the Secretary of State is in favor of, results in the Government fulfilling its promises.”
The main question on the minds of the public is why things have been moving at such a sluggish pace. And what is the reason for this ongoing slow progress? I have openly voiced my opinions on issues that are of true interest to the public, but instead of being heard, I have been fired and now face a malicious propaganda.
The Prime Minister disagrees with the idea that Members of Parliament are too afraid to come to work due to fear for their safety, and suggests that they should be able to work from home.
Rishi Sunak declined a proposal for Members of Parliament to communicate and cast votes remotely from their respective constituencies due to worries about safety at Westminster.
Experienced MP Harriet Harman proposed the possibility of using remote work, similar to what was done during the pandemic, to safeguard politicians from threats and harassment.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle, the Speaker of the Commons, deviated from the traditional practice of selecting a Labour amendment for an SNP motion due to his concerns regarding the harassment faced by certain members of parliament. However, the response to his decision has potentially jeopardized his own position.
During an interview with LBC Radio, Harman suggested that a Speaker’s Conference could potentially reach an agreement to allow for a hybrid system in which Members of Parliament could alternate between speaking in the Chamber and speaking from their respective constituencies.
A spokesperson for No 10 stated that the Prime Minister will oppose any modifications that may impede the functioning of Parliament.
The representative stated that he thinks Parliament should continue to be the platform for MPs to voice their opinions and engage in discussions.
He believes it’s crucial to our democracy and doesn’t want it to be altered.
Alan Bates, a postmaster who feels he was cheated, testified to Members of Parliament that the Post Office should be sold to Amazon for only £1.
According to Alan Bates, a postmaster who believes he was treated unfairly, the Post Office should be purchased by Amazon for a mere £1, as he shared during his testimony to Members of Parliament.
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During his testimony to the business and trade select committee in parliament, Mr. Bates stated:
In my opinion, the Post Office is not successful and has not been for a long time. It will continue to be a financial burden for taxpayers in the future.
He suggested selling it to a company like Amazon for £1 and establishing strong contracts with all the serving sub-postmasters. In a few years, this would create one of the top networks throughout Britain.
Cleverly suggests that the UK’s generosity towards immigrants is limited. This is not an unlimited resource.
James Cleverly stated that the United Kingdom has limits to its goodwill towards migrants and that it is crucial for wealthy countries to assist developing nations in preventing a mass exodus of people.
In a significant address delivered in New York on Tuesday, the Home Secretary emphasized the importance of Western nations supporting potential migrants to remain and prosper in their home countries, as a means of addressing the current global migration crisis.
Rephrasing: In a follow-up response, he stated that there may be a significant influx of people migrating to Europe from Africa, the Indian subcontinent, and Southeast Asia as these regions experience economic growth. This would allow individuals who were previously unable to relocate due to financial constraints tonow have the resources to do so.
According to the Cabinet minister, as certain regions experience economic growth, there may be a temporary rise in the number of people migrating to countries with high GDP per capita.
The individual reasoned that Western nations should assist those countries in ensuring they are secure and thriving in order to avoid the emigration of their people and the detrimental loss of talent.
“If your country has high hopes for your future, but your reputation is mainly associated with citizens leaving in large numbers, it goes against the message you’re trying to convey,” he stated.
Cleverly’s parentage includes a British father with a career in surveying and a mother from Sierra Leone who worked as a midwife.
Source: independent.co.uk
