Kemi Badenoch: Ex-Post Office chair was being investigated for bullying

Former Post Office chair 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 were being examined and concerns were also raised about his “willingness to cooperate” with the formal investigation.

Ms Badenoch’s remarks came during a Commons 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 compensation to subpostmasters ahead of the next general election.

She said the claims