This article was written by Eleanor Shaikh who has campaigned tirelessly over the years on behalf of the victims of the Post Office scandal. Eleanor has been highly effective in unearthing documents that have revealed the extent of incompetence and malpractice at the Post Office and in its dealings with the government and Fujitsu.
Eleanor wanted to respond to the evidence provided to the Post Office Inquiry by former Prime Minister Tony Blair. It will be interesting to see what transpires. Over to Eleanor.
Eleanor writes…
In July 2022 I submitted a research paper to the Post Office Horizon IT Public Inquiry regarding the role of the Government in shaping the Horizon project 1998-2000; this identified the ex-Prime Minister, Sir Anthony Blair, as having played a significant role in determining the course of the project.
A number of witnesses gave evidence during Phase Two of the Inquiry which referred to the personal involvement of the ex-Prime Minister in decisions regarding the future of the project, but Blair was not himself called for questioning.
Earlier this year I wrote to the Inquiry querying why he was not questioned over his witness statement of November 2022 or over his role in determining the course of the Horizon project. Here is the letter.
In response, the Inquiry clarified that names of witnesses are published on its website prior to any hearing and, in accordance with this practice, it was unable to confirm whether or not Sir Anthony Blair may yet be called to give evidence.
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Wonderful! Thankyou!