The Post Office Scandal: Your Money or Your Life!": Gary and Maureen Brown

[@timq8470]

I knew Gary and Maureen for years when I lived in Rawcliffe they are lovely and I have fond memories of them and loved Garry's stories and jokes. Gary was the first person I told other than family when my son was born as I went into the post office at 6 am after a long night to get some magazines for my partner for when I returned to the hospital. He came round from the counter shook my hand and embraced me and told me I would love every minute of it - that's the kind of guy he is. When we moved from the village in 2012 I took a few bottles of wine around as a thankyou for all their hard work. I never knew any of this was going on, it's so sad to hear what they had to endure.

[@meisme2158]

I know Gary & Maureen and I know it was a great loss to a small village when they had to close . They had worked hard to build up a shop & post office . I also now work in a post office myself and I still to this day do not trust the horizon system . Every day you know your money should be spot on and the dread of doing the cash declaration or balance periodd & trading period its enough to tip you over the edge . You can count every penny & notes over and over , and get different amounts once you put it in to the system .and people's first thoughts are ..well it must be you , you have done something you will find the money !! But imagine it being a computer at fault and trying to prove that . And if anything should happen what you know isn't your fault , you don't get much help you are told it must be you and you need to find the mistake . I also had no training !! I have had to learn myself and after 3 years I'm still learning .

[@phoenixradioDN14_5DS]

Thank you for those kind words (who ever you are) only a PO worker will know the stresses of balancing when you have no idea what will happen, I used to feel sick on every balancing day.

[@hearthetruththeonrecordpod4430]

Thank you for this comment. It’s interesting to hear your current perspective. Would you talk to us please with a view to doing an interview? We could just make an audio recording if it proceeds, so you’re not seen. If you’re interested you can contact us on [e-mail] Jill

[@hearthetruththeonrecordpod4430]

That sounds terrible and clearly way too stressful. Jill

[@europhile2658]

very powerful and emotional video. Always have your own recording of these interactions. I usually suggest getting your own MP is a good idea because it is their job to do so. Your MP sounds like a waste of space.

[@phoenixradioDN14_5DS]

My MP is as you say a waste of space, the only thing he is good at is having his photo in the local paper

[@helsonwheels5175]

This is gobsmacking. The unbelievable torment these lovely people have been put through by others who I could honestly believe would have signed up for Hitler’s SS in a heartbeat. I've been watching the Inquiry and it is infuriating watching those responsible saying over and over “I don't recall” or “I didn't ask questions”. TV is lucky not to have a hole in the screen! I sincerely hope Gary and Maureen are royally compensated for their financial losses, but I know that will never make up for the inhumane treatment they have suffered at the hands of Vennells et Al. Bless them both.