MP Backs Calls For Urgent Justice For Horizon Victims

Harborough’s MP has backed calls for urgent justice for victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal.

Neil O’Brien has spoken in the House of Commons as government officials are understood to be meeting with lawyers to exonerate the 700 branch managers as soon as possible.

Downing Street has promised to help wipe records clean after the issue was again brought to light by an ITV drama last week.

The sub postmasters were convicted because of a faulty IT system.

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has said today she will hand back her CBE with immediate effect after more than a million people signed a petition.

Mr O’Brien spoke during a debate on the scandal last night, addressing Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake: