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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.
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