Refreshing Pod - Katie Downey

In her 1st ever podcast interview, Katie speaks about the Post Office/Horizon Fallout.

Daughter of former SPM Tony Downey, Katie is by default a victim of the Post Office/horizon scandal, and subsequent fallout.

Tony was wrongly accused of stealing £35,800 from the Post Office and had to file for bankruptcy. The whole incident had a terrible impact on his family (in many ways) - that's over 15 years in the making.

Aged 25 Katie has set up a website Lost Chances, that aims to bring together the stories from other children affected by the Horizon/P.O Scandal, and ultimately the group aims to seek and recompense for the opportunities and lost chances.

Katie gives the background to her life, after moving to France aged 11, the struggle for her family to rebuild their existence, finding out later in life about the scandal and how bits of the puzzle have been put together. Plus shares with Johnny where's she's at now & what the future holds. Including trying to get Fujitsu to the table for the help needed for the groups aim(s).

The mission is simple, to redress the chances that were taken from Katie and others in a similar position growing up.

If you've been affected by the scandal, or know someone who was, visit Katie's website below for information on how to contact the group for support, and news on the ongoing Lost Chances operation.

www.lostchances.co.uk

X: @katieddowney

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