Government Considered Sacking Post Office CEO Paula Vennells in 2014
Internal documents reveal serious concerns over Vennells' leadership amid Horizon IT scandal, inquiry hears.
- Officials doubted Vennells' suitability as CEO five years before her resignation.
- Concerns included poor people management and lack of understanding of political considerations.
- The Horizon IT system led to wrongful prosecutions of over 900 sub-postmasters.
- Post Office board members and government officials questioned Vennells' ability to lead.
- Vennells admitted to being 'too trusting' and was criticized for her handling of the scandal.