Editorial: The Guardian

• There is a conflict between Kemi Badenoch and Henry Staunton, former chairman of the Post Office, about delayed compensation for post office operators.
• Allegedly, the government wanted to defer payment to avoid funding it before a general election.
• Badenoch repudiated Staunton's statements, questioning his motives and character.
• The government denies Staunton's accusations of trying to 'limp' into the elections without addressing these issues.
• Badenoch has also been accused of misleading parliament over trade talks with Canada.
• The status of the Horizon System compensation remains a contentious issue.

Conclusion: This situation illustrates a failure to address problems in a timely manner and indicates a deeper dysfunction in the Conservative party, which seems unable to distinguish between the shallow performance of government and its actual duties.

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