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Post Office campaigner Alan Bates knighted in king’s birthday honours

Alan Bates, campaigner in Post Office scandal, to be knighted after being recognized on King's Birthday Honours list. More than 1,000 UK individuals received honors.
Mr. Bates, founder of Justice for Subpostmasters Alliance, accepts honor on behalf of group, not just for himself. He expressed being honored by the knighthood.
Former cyclist Chris Boardman, ex-Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness, and ex-England footballer Karen Carney received honors in the sporting world.

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BBC News

Alan Bates learnt of knighthood as Post Office boss was grilled

The campaigner had travelled to hear former CEO Paula Vennells give evidence when he received the news.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Guardian

Post Office campaigner Alan Bates knighted in king’s birthday honours

Ex-post office operator recognised for exposing Horizon IT scandal, while Tracey Emin becomes a dame and Gordon Brown a companion of honour

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Daily Express

Post Office hero Alan Bates knighted in King Charles's birthday honours list

Post Office campaigner Alan Bates was awarded a knighthood for his work exposing the Horizon IT scandal.

11 days ago·United Kingdom

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Daily Mirror

King's Birthday Honours 2024: Post Office hero Alan Bates handed knighthood – but vows to keep going

Post Office hero Alan Bates – who has led a 20-year campaign to expose the Horizon computer system scandal – is to receive a knighthood in the King's Birthday Honours after previously rejecting an OBE

11 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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