Badenoch: Allegations against ex-Post Office chairman triggered investigation

Former Post Office chairman Henry Staunton was being investigated over bullying allegations before his dismissal, the Business Secretary has told MPs.

Kemi Badenoch said allegations relating to Mr Staunton’s conduct, including “serious matters such as bullying”, were being examined and concerns were also raised about his “willingness to co-operate” with the formal investigation.

Ms Badenoch’s remarks came during a statement in which she rejected a series of claims made by Mr Staunton, including that he was told by a senior civil servant to “stall” spending on