Petition Reaches 1 Million Signatures
A petition demanding former Post Office boss Paula Vennells be stripped of her CBE title has reached a staggering one million signatures. This comes on the same day as a high-stakes government meeting to address the fallout from the Horizon scandal.
Government Meeting to Clear Names of Convicted Sub-Postmasters
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk and postal minister Kevin Hollinrake will meet today to discuss possible ways of exonerating the names of hundreds of convicted sub-postmasters. This meeting comes in light of the scandal surrounding the Post Office's Horizon IT system.
New Drama Sparks Public Interest and Outcry
ITV aired a new drama, "Mr Bates vs The Post Office," which tells the story of the unjust accusation by the Post Office against former sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses. This sparked widespread public interest and outcry.
Demand for Stripping of CBE Title
A petition has emerged, demanding the Honours Forfeiture Committee to remove Paula Vennells' CBE title. The petition has reached one million signatures overnight.
Treasury Minister Calls for Accountability
Treasury Minister Bim Afolami has stated that senior Post Office executives "absolutely need to account for their actions." However, he insisted that it is not up to individual ministers to decide whether Vennells should keep her title.
Labour and Liberal Democrats Speak Out
Shadow Environment Secretary Steve Reed believes that Vennells should give back her honor, as it is an insult to the sub-postmasters who suffered under her leadership. Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey is also under pressure to address his involvement in the scandal.
New Potential Victims Come Forward
Since the scandal was broadcast, 50 new potential victims have approached lawyers. The public inquiry into Horizon is ongoing.
Pressure Mounts on Prime Minister
As Parliament returns from recess, Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces growing pressure from MPs and campaigners to do more to right the wrongs of the scandal. He has expressed interest in exonerating branch managers involved and clearing the names of those convicted.
Justice Secretary Considers Stripping Post Office's Role
Justice Secretary Alex Chalk is considering whether the Post Office can be stripped of its role in the appeals process, potentially making it easier for convictions to be overturned. Tory former Cabinet Minister David Davis emphasizes the need for justice to be served promptly.
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