and now we can turn to that uplifting news. alan bates who led the campaign forjustice of victims of the post office it scandal being giving given a knighthood. he said the honour was notjust for him but for everyone who supported his cause. tracey emin was nominated for the turner prize and now has become a dame. also dame hodes for imelda staunton and the handbag designer anya hindmarch. cyclist mark cavendish was awarded a knighthood along with the composerjohn rutter. our business correspondence went to speak with alan bates. alan bates, congratulations. thank you. what was your reaction when you found out? it was all a bit of a surprise. it was a bit out of the blue. and, also, the time it was given. i think i received it on the lunchtime of the first day of paula vennells being at the enquiry, had a look being at the inquiry, had a look at my emails and it was there. i thought this is weird. is this a wind up? yes. to me the things are just say no. but there are a
Arteta to the Arsenal board after failing to get a goal pic.twitter.com/hjJ1MWKap5 king Moufasa (@seun bolt) May 6, 2021
Devastating, Broken, Pain
Wahala for arsenal fans sha. Must be hard. Mr Mayhem. (@yungshawls) May 6, 2021
Wenger use to make the champions league for fun, now Arsenal can t even get to get Europa conference league. Uncle Femi (@OlatujaO) May 6, 2021
You need to arrange boys for the person that introduced you to Arsenal. S-H-O-N-K (@ShonibareVictor) May 6, 2021
Well Cuppy made the right choice by leaving Arsenal
I wonder how she will cope if she stays in Arsenal @cuppymusic The Smiling Guy (Chee) (@OUchenna11) May 6, 2021