Congratulations, Alan.

 Sir Alan was previously offered a ‘take it or leave it’ deal  Credit: Yui Mok/PA

Sir Alan Bates has reached a seven-figure deal to settle his claim over the Post Office Horizon scandal.

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The campaigner is understood to have settled his personal case with the Government after more than 20 years.

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Sir Alan, whose High Court battle alongside 554 other sub-postmasters inspired an ITV drama, was previously offered a “take it or leave it” deal earlier this year.

Sir Alan previously said the offer amounted to 49 per cent of his original claim.

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Sky News reported his final settlement may be worth up to £5 million.

A government spokesman said: “We pay tribute to Sir Alan Bates for his long record of campaigning on behalf of victims and have now paid out over £1.2bn to more than 9,000 victims.

“We can confirm that Sir Alan’s claim has reached the end of the scheme process and been settled.” DT.