Former Post Office CEO Paula Vennells handed back her CBE yesterday (Tuesday, January 9). This came following backlash over her role in the Post Office scandal.
However, Brits aren’t satisfied, with many calling for her to return the bonus she pocketed too.
Paula Vennells hands back CBE following Post Office scandal
Vennells was CEO between 2012 and 2019 – during the Post Office scandal.
However, upon stepping down from her role as CEO in 2019, Vennells was awarded a CBE for “services to the Post Office and to charity”.
However, in the wake of the Mr Bates vs the Post Office ITV drama, Brits called for Vennells to be stripped of her CBE.
A petition demanding the CBE be taken away from her reached 1.2 million signatures this week. Yesterday, Vennells announced she was returning the CBE.
“I continue to support and focus on cooperating with the inquiry and expect to be giving evidence in the coming months,” she said yesterday.
“I am truly sorry for the devastation caused to the sub-postmasters and their families, whose lives were torn apart.”
Brits demand Paula Vennells hand back bonuses following Post Office scandal
However, Brits still aren’t satisfied. Many are now calling for Vennells to hand back the bonuses and pensions during her time as CEO. It’
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