In Full: Alan Bates gives evidence at Post Office inquiry

Alan Bates is set to give evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry for the first time today.
The former sub-postmaster, whose fight for justice was the subject of an ITV drama, led 554 others to a High Court victory in 2019 after more than 900 sub-postmasters were wrongfully prosecuted.
His appearance marks the first day of the next two phases of the inquiry, which will examine governance, redress and how the Post Office and others responded to the scandal.
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[@paulrichards6894]

andy parsons on may 9th will be interesting after calling alan bates a liar

[@johncraske]

Of course, we are also waiting for the star of the show to appear before the inquiry. Given that Paula V will be quizzed for three days, I think she's going to struggle...

[@paulrichards6894]

@@johncraske looking forward to those 3 days....i really look forward to the lawyers of the postmasters \postmistresses at the end having a go.....i would give them more time

[@caterinawilliams998]

​@@johncraskeand she did

[@caterinawilliams998]

​@@johncraskealso, looking forward to seeing Gareth Jenkins's testimony in June over 4 days apparently!!

[@debbywilliams9172]

Give this man a knighthood put the post office lot in prison he is an absolute 💯 man friend and a wonderful person ❤️