• 11 months ago
Real-life Mr Bates revealed why he turned down an OBE.Source: Good Morning Britain, ITV
Transcript
00:00 I was offered an OBE. I mean, but I've always said it's not just about me, it's about the whole group.
00:05 But as far as myself goes, I couldn't accept it. I mean, it would have been a slap in the face to the rest of the group.
00:14 Because Paula Vanelles, the CEO for many years at Post Office, she'd received a CBE for her services to Post Office.
00:24 Well, what service has she actually done? She's caused devastation to a major British institution that was at the heart of communities.
00:33 She's ruined thousands of lives over the years. What on earth has she done to deserve it?
00:40 It should be taken away and taken away now.

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