Post Office Horizon scandal: Alan Bates rejects ‘cruel’ compensation offer

Former post office operator who inspired Mr Bates vs the Post Office says figure is about a sixth of what he requested

Alan Bates will reject the government’s Post Office Horizon scandal compensation offer, a figure that he says is only about a sixth of what he requested.

The former post office operator, whose story was the inspiration for the ITV drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office, reportedly described the package as “cruel” and “derisory”.