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Paula Vennells: CBE Returned to Sender
Today, we look at why Paula Vennells, ex-boss of the Post Office, is handing back her CBE.
After the broadcast of ITV drama - Mr Bates vs The Post Office - pressure has mounted on Ms Vennells to return her honour following the IT scandal, with more than a million people signing a petition for it to be stripped. In a statement Ms Vennells says she has “listened” and is “truly sorry”.
James and Chris speak to West Midlands Mayor and former John Lewis boss Andy Street. They also talk devolution, council bankruptcies and Tory election hopes.
And 2023 has been confirmed as the hottest year on record, James is joined by climate editor Justin Rowlatt and climate scientist Dr Ella Gilbert.
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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Today, we look at why Paula Vennells, ex-boss of the Post Office, is handing back her CBE.
After the broadcast of ITV drama - Mr Bates vs The Post Office - pressure has mounted on Ms Vennells to return her honour following the IT scandal, with more than a million people signing a petition for it to be stripped. In a statement Ms Vennells says she has “listened” and is “truly sorry”.
James and Chris speak to West Midlands Mayor and former John Lewis boss Andy Street. They also talk devolution, council bankruptcies and Tory election hopes.
And 2023 has been confirmed as the hottest year on record, James is joined by climate editor Justin Rowlatt and climate scientist Dr Ella Gilbert.
You can join our Newscast online community here: https://tinyurl.com/newscastcommunityhere
Newscast brings you daily analysis of the latest political news stories from the BBC. It was presented by James Cook. It was made by Jack Maclaren with Sam McLaren. The technical producer was Philip Bull. The senior news editors are Jonathan Aspinwall and Sam Bonham.
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