The future of embattled Post Office chief executive Nick Read will be decided this week following the publication of a report into whistleblower allegations into the conduct of the state company’s boss.
Sky News understands an independent report prepared by Marianne Tutin, a lawyer at Devereux Chambers, has been submitted to ministers amid the ongoing crisis. Hundreds of deputy postmasters wrongly prosecuted.
One source said they did not expect the investigation to result in Mr Reid resigning or being ousted from the government.
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Scrutiny into Mr Reid’s conduct intensified earlier this year when former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton told a House of Commons select committee that the company’s former human resources director had written a letter under its “Speak Up” policy. An 80-page document.
Mr Staunton was informed of his dismissal in January, According to Sky Newsmade multiple accusations about the contents of the report, including Mr Reid’s apparent threat to resign over his pay package and allegations of bullying.
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The Post Office chief executive responded by denying any bullying allegations and insisting he had never threatened to resign over pay.
It was unclear on Monday whether the report led by Ms Tooting would be released in full, redacted or in summary form.
One insider said they expected the content to be “surprising” given the nature of Staunton’s public accusation against Reid.
The row erupted after Mr Staunton was sacked by business secretary Kemi Badenoch as the government sought to introduce legislation to quash the wrongful conviction of the deputy postmaster general in what has been described as Britain’s worst misdeeds Judgment.
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The slow pace of compensation payments has also angered many of the scandal’s victims.
Ministers are aiming to quickly appoint Mr Staunton’s replacement, although Land Registry chairman Neil Sachdev is not expected to take over the role despite being in parliament. Shortlist of candidates.
If the interim presidents are successful in their initial terms, they will be seen as frontrunners to hold the position permanently.
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Whoever chairs the Post Office will play a key role in easing leadership challenges at the top of the organization and negotiating with officials over the company’s future funding needs.
The government’s shareholding in The Post Office Limited is managed by UK Government Investments (UKGI), which is also responsible for the public’s shares in Channel 4, the Met Office and other state-owned companies.
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The Post Office relies on government funding to operate and has struggled in recent years as competition in its industry has increased.
The Department of Commerce and Trade and the Post Office declined to comment on Monday.
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