Local MP Alan Mak has met Havant Constituency residents Malcolm and Lesley Simpson who have been affected by the Post Office Horizon scandal to show his support.
In 2012 Malcolm was suspended and then dismissed over shortfalls caused by the faulty Horizon software.
Today he and Lesley are still living with the consequences. They are among more than 3,000 people who have suffered as a result of the Post Office Horizon scandal.
Home for the couple is now an annex at their daughter's house in Emsworth as they continue their long fight for compensation. They have watched Mr Bates v The Post Office, the recent TV dramatisation that has put the issue firmly in the spotlight.
Alan Mak MP said: "The Post Office Horizon scandal is a great miscarriage of justice and I am supporting Mr and Mrs Simpson with their compensation claim. I spoke about them and their campaign for justice in the House of Commons Chamber, and have met the Post Office Minister on several occasions since to champion their case. I will continue to work hard for them on this issue.”
In 2022 Malcolm spoke at the Post Office Horizon inquiry and gave a powerful human impact statement.
Malcolm said: "I found it very cathartic. Everyone had their own story to tell."
Today he and Lesley are represented by a law firm as they continue to pursue their on-going claim for compensation.
Alan Mak MP remains in touch with Mr and Mrs Simpson, and will be meeting the Post Office Minister again to champion their case and claim for compensation.
