Sir Ed has faced fresh scrutiny over his role as postal affairs minister in the UK's coalition government between 2010 and 2012, with the major miscarriage of justice in the spotlight thanks to an ITV drama.
Victims of the scandal that saw hundreds of subpostmasters convicted because of faulty accounting software have argued the MP has questions to answer. He has also faced increased Conservative attacks about his ministerial role between 2010 and 2012.
Writing in The Guardian yesterday, Sir Ed said he is 'deeply sorry' for the families who have had their lives ruined by 'the greatest miscarriage of justice in our time!
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