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#PostOfficeInquiry Alan Cook former Managing Director Post Office did not realise that the Post Office was able to bring private prosecutions. He assumed that the police were involved. No one told him. And he didn't ask. The level of incompetence is extraordinary.

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DW2 years ago

@RosieHeys It's what happens in the higher echelons of government, jobs are given out according to people they know, rather than particularly on merit. Thus leading to endless "Tim, nice but dim" types. None of whom would survive 10min, or even get the jobs in the first place, lower down

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Louis Berry, Writer, Task Force Vigilante2 years ago

John and Mayme Surrency were murdered the day before Thanksgiving 1936. Garland Headley was tasked with prosecuting the three men involved. What he uncovered sent him and his family fleeing the United States. What did John and Mayme know that led to their murder?

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Sue2 years ago

I think, having watched the Inquiry & his evidence, that he's a Liar. He's trying the old Tory "I don't remember, I didn't know" routine. Of course Directors & Officers of the PO knew. They must have paid for Solicitors, Barristers & Court proceedings as the CPS weren't involved

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HELEN HAGGARTY2 years ago

all they cared about was their own lifestyle. while they happily sat back and did nothing when some killed themselves, and others were jailed, they could never get the life they lost, this bunch of liars didn't care about them. they should be the ones in jail.

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Jeff Gill2 years ago

Alan Cook was Managing Director, Adam Crozier was CEO, yet both keep saying they 'assumed' what was going on & never asked any questions. What a farce, can someone please offer me one of these positions cos it sounds a real gravy train 🤬 #PostOfficeInquiry

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Herman Now2 years ago

Alan Cook oh so vague His guilt assured as well his shame Pathetic squirms this little man A poor excuse he kicks the can Explanations beyond the pale Please please please Direct to jail

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Pete Morriss2 years ago

Managing Director who doesn't know how his company works?? Bet he knew how to get his massive salary into his bank account. 🤡🤡🤬🤬

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vijay (singe) budhan2 years ago

Another liar who knew the problems with Horizon, and still let his employer the Post Office send innocent people to prison . Jail time should be givin to these charlatans #

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Bożena2 years ago

How many more of these managers who can't manage can they dredge up from the Post Office. Such a terrible indictment of British business

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CroneAlone aka Duchess of Dingle 👑💙2 years ago

@MalcolmYates11 We had some pretty inept managers.....this hits new depths.

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