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The team behind the hit ITV drama had low expectations throughout

In this week’s newsletter: To see where an IT flaw became a crisis, you have to look past the technology altogether. Plus, Substack’s biggest names jump ship

For over a decade, the Post Office and its supplier, Fujitsu, insisted that the Horizon system used in its branches was completely “robust”. When discrepancies appeared in hundreds of branch accounts across the country, the Post Office refused to believe the system was at fault and didn’t challenge the information…

That it took an ITV television drama to force the political establishment to turn its attention to the egregious nature of the Post Office scandal is perhaps for another day. Now is the time for heads to roll.

Sir Ed's failed first test of leadership, say critics as he faces challenge from ex-postmistress

The story has united a nation. Such consensus is rare, and we should refuse to pin the blame on a few bad apples, says author and philosopher Julian Baggini

Letters: Following the success of Mr Bates vs The Post Office, Cynthia Ransley and Paul Clarke recall other productions that have had a powerful political impact

Windrush, Grenfell, the Post Office – all reveal who gets listened to and who gets ignored

The former Post Office CEO, who gave up the honour this week following public outcry over the scandal, was nominated for the prestigious award by the Department for Business