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‘For god’s sake, speak truth’: ex-subpostmasters call for honesty from Vennells

Former subpostmasters have called for honesty from Paula Vennells ahead of the ex-Post Office boss’ oral evidence to the Horizon IT inquiry, imploring her: “For god’s sake, speak truth.” Ms Vennells is set to be quizzed on her role in the scandal ...

22 May 2024 at 09:45

Auditor made ‘inaccurate’ court statement leading to bankruptcy of subpostmaster

A post office auditor gave “inaccurate” information to the High Court that led to the bankruptcy of a subpostmaster, the Post Office Horizon Inquiry has heard. Helen Rose, who worked as an auditor between 1999 and 2004, issued a signed witness ...

19 Sept 2023 at 18:13

Fujitsu manager labelled subpostmaster as ‘nasty chap’ before High Court case

A Fujitsu manager labelled a subpostmaster as a “nasty chap” who will be “all out to rubbish” the company’s name ahead of legal proceedings which led to his bankruptcy, the Horizon IT inquiry heard. Peter Sewell, who was part of the Post ...

18 Jan 2024 at 15:06

Paula Vennells ‘likely’ signed off on £300,000 trial bill over £25,000 shortfall

Paula Vennells “likely” signed off on a trial bill of more than £300,000 after a subpostmaster was accused of having a £25,000 shortfall at his branch. Former Post Office managing director Alan Cook told the Horizon IT inquiry that Ms ...

12 Apr 2024 at 16:03

Former subpostmaster criticises ‘buffoonery’ of Sir Ed Davey campaign

A former subpostmaster who lost his livelihood in the Horizon scandal has accused Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey of “buffoonery” for his stunt-laden election campaign. Lee Castleton compared Sir Ed’s actions to those of former ...

16 Jun 2024 at 14:35

Ex-Fujitsu engineer denies knowing ‘gory details’ of Horizon remote access

A former senior Fujitsu engineer has denied knowing the “gory details” of remote access to the faulty Horizon system which caused Post Office subpostmasters to be falsely accused of having taken money from branch accounts. Gareth ...

26 Jun 2024 at 14:33

Paula Vennells admits treatment of bankrupted subpostmaster ‘unforgivable’

Former Post Office chief executive has admitted that the Post Office’s treatment of bankrupted subpostmaster Lee Castleton was “unforgivable”. East Yorkshire subpostmaster Mr Castleton was found to have a £25,000 shortfall at ...

24 May 2024 at 10:36

Ex-subpostmaster wishes Vennells recognised ‘unforgivable’ treatment years ago

A former subpostmaster has said he wishes Paula Vennells would have recognised a decade ago that what happened to him and his Post Office colleagues was “unforgivable”. Lee Castleton was found to have a £25,000 shortfall at ...

24 May 2024 at 13:10

Former subpostmaster ‘needs vindication’ as he takes legal action

A former subpostmaster said he “needs vindication” as he started a legal action against the Post Office and Fujitsu over the Horizon IT scandal. Lee Castleton, who is the first individual to sue the two organisations in ...

22 Mar 2025 at 11:16

Former sub-postmaster launches legal action against Post Office and Fujitsu

A former subpostmaster is starting legal action against the Post Office and Fujitsu over the Horizon IT scandal. Lee Castleton is the first individual to sue the two organisations in the wake of the controversy. “I ...

19 Mar 2025 at 16:07

Horizon campaigners to receive honours from Princess Royal

Subpostmaster campaigners Lee Castleton, Seema Misra and Chris Head will be made OBEs by the Princess Royal at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle on Wednesday afternoon. The former subpostmasters, who have ...

16 Apr 2025 at 02:45

Subpostmasters say their fight is still on as they are made OBEs

A former subpostmaster was in tears as she described going from “convicted criminal to an OBE” but said the “fight is still on” for justice despite the recognition. Seema Misra was eight weeks pregnant with her ...

16 Apr 2025 at 22:30

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