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A sub-postmaster whose life was ruined by the Post Office's faulty accounting software has died without receiving his full compensation. Jonathan Armstrong passed away in October from a heart attack, and his widow, Sarah and daughter Becky, told #BBCBreakfast they are now looking into claiming damages against the Post... show more

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