Post Office chief executive threatened to resign over HR investigation, Henry Staunton claims

Henry Staunton, the former Post Office chairman, has claimed that Nick Read, the Post Office chief executive, is allegedly also facing an investigation as outlined in an 80-page dossier. Mr Staunton is reportedly under investigation for “one paragraph” in the document that relates to “politically incorrect comments” made, but he “strenuously denies“ this allegation. Asked by Jonathan Gullis, a Conservative MP, if it was “his understanding that Mr Read is also under investigation”, Mr Staunton said: “This investigation is primarily into Nick Read and the 80-page dossier.” Read more here: #postoffice #scandal #horizon Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and