Although she insisted she did not deal in deception. But she was accused by lawyers for some of those affected of living in la la land and being in a Cloud Of Denial about her role. Emma simpson reports from the inquiry. Celebration three years ago as the first wrongful convictions are overturned in court. Now, hundreds more former Sub Postmasters are having their names cleared. Lee williamson was given a suspended sentence for fraud in 2014 which is now being quashed. Sentence for fraud in 2014 which is now being quashed. Theres always been delay or now being quashed. Theres always been delay or frustration now being quashed. Theres always been delay or frustration to now being quashed. Theres always been delay or frustration to delay l been delay or frustration to delay the process. So to hear it is relief. Maybe other emotions will come to light when it settles in. So, who is to blame. Did come to light when it settles in. So, who is to blame. Come to light when it settles in. So, w
Good afternoon. The former post office boss Paula Vennells has been accused of living in la la land and being in a Cloud Of Denial about her role in the horizon it scandal. Shes giving evidence for a third and final day at the Public Inquiry on the day that a Bill Quashing the convictions of more than 800 Sub Postmasters is due to come in to force. Theo leggett has the latest from the inquiry. Paula vennells, did you put profits before people . Paula vennells, did you put profits before maple . Paula vennells, did you put profits before people . Before people . Arriving at the inuui before people . Arriving at the inquiry for before people . Arriving at the inquiry for the before people . Arriving at the inquiry for the third before people . Arriving at the inquiry for the third day before people . Arriving at the inquiry for the third day of before people . Arriving at the inquiry for the third day of her| inquiry for the third day of her testament, Paula Vennells looked grim faced. B
Launching their campaigns for the weeks to come and setting their pitch to voters. Political correspondent harry farley has this report. The campaign is off to a jet setting start. Rishi sunak met supporters in a Biscuit Factory in derbyshire before a trip to a brewery in barry and then to inverness, where he highlighted signs that he says the economy is turning a corner. Inflation has returned to normal. Wages have been rising faster than prices. The economy is now growing at a healthy rate. And thats why now is the right time to talk about our future. And my view is we need to have leadership that can provide a clear plan, take bold action to deliver a secure future for everyone in scotland and across the country, especially in these uncertain times. Sir keir starmer will also be in scotland later, as the campaigns spread across the length and breadth of the uk. The cost of energy will be a point of division today, with labour promising to bring down energy bills for good. You vote l
To light when it settles in. So, who is to blame . Did you put profits before people . It is day three for Paula Vennells at the public inquiry. Time for the sub postmasters lawyers to ask questions. You still continue to live in a cloud of denial. And they didnt hold back. I didnt know, nobody told me, i cant remember, i wasnt shown this. I relied on the lawyers. I have tried to do this to The Very Best of my ability. Looking under that rock youre going to find a problem it will devastate the post office. You couldnt let that happen, could you . I loved the post office. I gave it. I worked. As hard as i possibly could to deliver. The best post office for the uk. She was asked about this episode of the one show and the case ofjo hamilton. She discussing it in an e mail. Did the mask slip . I made a mistake in this e mail. Is the reality what you said here reflected the Behind Closed Doors attitude to these postmasters . No. She has been rude to all of us. If she just sorted it out i sh