Darren Jones also declines to rule out wealth tax when questioned about government plans
The government is considering changing the Post Office’s ownership structure to a mutual model, as it hopes to avoid further miscarriages of justice following the Horizon IT scandal, PA Media reports.
A new green paper published by the Department for Business and Trade sets out the first major review of the organisation in 15 years and launched a three-month consultation over the future of the Post Office. Ministers also announced plans to award a new subsidy package worth £118m to fund a transformation plan and further investment, PA says.
Working hand in hand with postmasters and the public the government will ensure the network is put on a path to a strong and sustainable future with Post Office branches remaining at the heart of communities across the UK.
This includes on the Post Office’s ownership model, with concepts including mutualisation on the table for consideration following the publication of the final Horizon Inquiry report later this year.
Post Offices continue to be a central part of our high streets and communities across the country.
However, after 15 years without a proper review, and in the aftermath of the Horizon scandal, it’s clear we need a fresh vision for its future.
Continue reading…Darren Jones also declines to rule out wealth tax when questioned about government plansThe government is considering changing the Post Office’s ownership structure to a mutual model, as it hopes to avoid further miscarriages of justice following the Horizon IT scandal, PA Media reports.A new green paper published by the Department for Business and Trade sets out the first major review of the organisation in 15 years and launched a three-month consultation over the future of the Post Office. Ministers also announced plans to award a new subsidy package worth £118m to fund a transformation plan and further investment, PA says.Working hand in hand with postmasters and the public the government will ensure the network is put on a path to a strong and sustainable future with Post Office branches remaining at the heart of communities across the UK.This includes on the Post Office’s ownership model, with concepts including mutualisation on the table for consideration following the publication of the final Horizon Inquiry report later this year.Post Offices continue to be a central part of our high streets and communities across the country.However, after 15 years without a proper review, and in the aftermath of the Horizon scandal, it’s clear we need a fresh vision for its future. Continue reading…
