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Rural postmasters speak out as Prime Minister says Post Office scandal victims will be exonerated

Victims tell of 'gruelling' ordeal as ITV1 drama Mr Bates vs the Post Office sheds light on plight of 700 workers

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The Prime Minister has said victims of the Post Office scandal will be exonerated and compensated
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The Prime Minister has said victims of the Post Office scandal will be exonerated and compensated

Rural postmasters across the UK have been speaking out about their treatment by the Post Office after a television drama exposed the full extent of the scandal which saw workers falsely accused of theft...

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