
'Bombshell revelations' at Post Office scandal hearing... What's the truth?
It's been years since the extent of the Post Office Horizon scandal became clear - but hundreds of sub-postmasters, who were falsely convicted of fraud or financially crippled in the process, are still waiting for financial redress.
Today, key players in the scandal - including former sub-postmaster Alan Bates and recently ousted chairman Henry Staunton - gave evidence to MPs about the government's compensation scheme - and why it's taken so long to pay it.
But proceedings were somewhat overshadowed by an unexpected revelation by Mr Staunton. When asked about the investigation into his…
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