The announcement of the blanket exoneration being introduced for postmaster in Post Office Horizon scandal has been welcomed by a Powys MP.

Craig Williams, MP for Montgomeryshire, has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement today that the UK Government will quash wrongful convictions for Post Office postmasters.

“Many residents within Montgomeryshire will have seen the ITV drama Mr Bates vs The Post Office over the new year. This has brought to life one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in this nation’s history,” said Mr Williams.

“The Prime Minister’s announcement today therefore of a blanket exoneration is brilliant news, quashing the convictions of all postmasters who were wrongfully prosecuted and convicted. This will clear people’s names and provide the justice they richly deserve, as well as ensuring swifter access to compensation for all concerned.

 “I thank the Prime Minister for finally delivering justice to all who have been so badly affected, and to the campaigners who have worked tirelessly over the years.”

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Rishi Sunak earlier today (January 10) announced that the Government will introduce a blanket exoneration of postmasters who have been wrongly convicted under the Post Office Horizon Scandal.

This legislation will overturn hundreds of convictions, clearing the names of many people who have had their lives ruined.

The Government has said it is “committed to ensuring these convictions are overturned this year, meaning victims do not need to wait years and years for the justice they deserve”.

The proposed legislation will not only see convictions being quashed but will see individuals being entitled to at least £600,000 in compensation “to rebuild their lives”.

Compensation payments will also be “expedited for the trailblazers who took the first legal action against the Post Office”.