Oldest Horizon victim questions PM's dismissal of Post Office minister

Oldest Horizon victim questions PM's dismissal of Post Office minister

The Horizon scandal has left the oldest surviving victim, Betty Brown, feeling angry and abandoned after Post Office minister Gareth Thomas was ousted during a recent government reshuffle. At 92 years old, Betty expressed her disappointment in losing the connection she had built with the now former minister, stating that it feels like everything is lost with him no longer in office. She questioned the need to spend time bringing a new minister up to speed when she and countless others are still waiting for rightful compensation after nearly a decade of fighting for their claims to be settled.

Betty’s journey with the Post Office began in 1988 when she and her husband Oswall took over running the establishment in Annfield Plain, Country Durham. However, the seemingly stable business turned into a nightmare when they became entangled in the Horizon scandal, a catastrophic event that has had far-reaching consequences for many innocent victims like Betty. Despite her age and the years that have passed since the ordeal began, Betty remains resolute in her pursuit of justice and the compensation she rightly deserves.

As the fight for justice continues, Betty’s frustrations grow as she navigates the complexities of the legal process while also dealing with the emotional toll of being caught in the fallout of the Horizon scandal. Her determination to see this through to the end is unwavering, and she remains hopeful that one day she will see a resolution to the injustice that has plagued her for so long. In the meantime, she remains a symbol of resilience and courage in the face of adversity, inspiring others to stand up for what is right and never give up in the pursuit of truth and justice

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