Kemi Badenoch expressed disappointment that government action on Post Office scandal compensation only gained urgency due to the ITV drama, pushing it from low priority to critical.
The ITV drama 'Mr Bates vs the Post Office' shifted the perception of the Horizon IT issue, compelling government to prioritize urgent compensatory measures for wrongfully prosecuted operators.
Badenoch stated that behind-the-scenes efforts were made to garner support for compensation funding, which were largely unrecognized until public perception changed due to the TV drama.
In addressing the inquiry, Badenoch highlighted that public visibility of government discussions was lacking, noting how the drama altered bureaucratic priorities once the issue gained broader awareness.
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