Horizon IT inquiry: What we learned from the Post Office boss

Published On Oct 11, 2024, 5:39 PM

Outgoing Post Office CEO Nick Read provided key insights during his evidence in the Horizon IT inquiry. He revealed that when he took over in 2019, he was not fully aware of the extent of the challenges stemming from the wrongful prosecutions of sub-postmasters. Read expressed frustration regarding his pay amidst ongoing compensation delays for those affected by the scandal. He suggested that the Post Office might be used by the government to shield itself from compensation decisions. He acknowledged ongoing investigations into current staff implicated in the scandal and described the current contracts with sub-postmasters as "heavy-handed." The inquiry continues to leave many questions unanswered, particularly regarding financial discrepancies.