Post Office: Sir Alan Bates accepts knighthood but threatens legal action over compensation delays

Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates has threatened legal action if compensation for victims of the Horizon IT scandal doesn't come soon.
The 70-year-old has received a knighthood at Windsor Castle for services to justice, but speaking to Sky's Adele Robinson afterwards he said he hasn't "heard a word" from the new government over financial redress.
A Department for Business and Trade spokesperson said: ”Ministers continue to meet with those affected by the Horizon scandal and it is as a priority to work with them to get swift and fair redress paid.
“Since July we have taken swift action to launch the new Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme and announced a new appeals process in the Horizon Shortfall Scheme in order to speed up payments further.
“Although we support targets that show how quickly offers are made after claims are submitted, we are concerned that setting a target for the GLO scheme would put pressure on vulnerable postmasters who may need more time to finalise their claim with their lawyers.
"Almost £290 million has been paid to over 2,800 claimants across four compensation schemes, but we know there is more to be done, and we are committed to ensuring every postmaster receives full and fair redress as quickly as possible."
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