Torry Raac Homeowners Receive Message of Hope from Campaigner Sir Alan Bates

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As Aberdeen families and homeowners await the outcome of the Torry Raac petition, a message of hope has been received from none other than Sir Alan Bates, the man who took on the Post Office after the Horizon scandal. Sir Alan, a former subpostmaster who was wrongly accused of mishandling money, has expressed his solidarity with the Torry Raac community, urging them not to give up in their fight for justice.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sir Alan Bates, a former subpostmaster who was wrongly accused of mishandling money, has expressed his support for the Torry Raac community.
  • He urged homeowners to "stick with it" and not give up in their fight for fair prices and a public inquiry.
  • Sir Alan Bates was knighted in 2024 for his services to justice after losing £65,000 in savings and his business.
  • The Torry Raac petition, which calls for fair prices and a public inquiry, needs to reach 10,000 signatures by midnight tonight.
  • Homeowners, including Lynn Winstanley, owner of a Raacriddled Balnagask property, have expressed their gratitude for Sir Alan's message of support.

Statistics:

  • £65,000: The amount of money Sir Alan Bates lost in savings and his business due to the Post Office scandal.
  • 10,000: The number of signatures the Torry Raac petition needs to reach by midnight tonight to trigger a response from Westminster.
  • 20 years: The length of time Sir Alan Bates spent fighting for justice after being wrongly accused of mishandling money.
  • 2024: The year Sir Alan Bates was knighted for his services to justice.

Sources:

  • Evening Express
  • The Guardian (Sir Alan Bates' interview with The Guardian regarding the Post Office scandal)

Note: The QR code mentioned in the article can be scanned to support the Torry Raac petition.