Starmer Responds to Compensation Calls Amid Post Office Scandal Fallout

Sir Keir Starmer addresses compensation concerns for postmasters affected by the Horizon IT scandal, as campaigners urge for timely redress.

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Sir Keir Starmer has responded to demands for quicker compensation for subpostmasters impacted by the Post Office scandal, which led to wrongful prosecutions. Campaigners, like Sir Alan Bates, stress the urgent need for set deadlines to ensure victims receive financial redress. The government has allocated £1.8bn for compensation schemes but critics highlight delays, with some victims having died while waiting for justice. Starmer aims for a resolution by March 2025, yet concerns linger regarding the pace of payments and the handling of claims.

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