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Former sub-postmaster Lee Castleton - whose story featured in ITV's hit drama 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office' is becoming the first person to sue the Post Office and Fujitsu to try to clear his name.

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Narinder Kaur1 year ago

Good! I wish you all the luck. Go get them

Your Daily Post2 years ago

The Note Jim Carrey's Girlfriend Wrote Before She Took Her Own Life Is Absolutely Chilling: She blamed him for exposing her to a life of debauchery. Here is the full story 👇

lieutenant Colonel Kojak Slaphead The 3rd1 year ago

Ed Davey is a coward who hid from scrutiny in the House of Commons regarding his involvement in the Post Office scandal..

John Doe1 year ago

Quite right sue them! 👍😃

Michèle1 year ago

Lee and all the other sub postmasters are owed ALL their money back plus INTEREST!!

David Huke1 year ago

Well done Lee for saying what it is …Fuji & the post office have committed horrendous crimes against 1000s of innocent people and you have had to go through this for 20 years…keep fighting the good fight .

Glenn1 year ago

Government motto is ignore it might go away, like a bad smell.

paulyoung1 year ago

It’s disgusting how them postmasters have been treated it’s about time you do the right thing by the staff you conned out of there money when you had knowledge of faulty equipment

OldGit1 year ago

Incredible courage, Lee! 🌟 Wishing you all the best as you seek justice and clarity. Your fight is inspiring! #JusticeForPostmasters#JusticeForPostmasters

#FirstTMaster1 year ago

I thought everyone had had there names cleared? This is absolutely shocking. Talk about adding salt to the wounds. All the best Mr Castleton.

ExcelPestManagement1 year ago

Lee is a great lad & knowing just how bad things have been for him, his family & all the other Horizon victims, I can only wish him every success with this! Gary.

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