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Windrush campaigner urges Government to rule out closing compensation scheme

Patrick Vernon was speaking at a commemorative event held a day ahead of the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush to England.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Windrush: Almost £63m paid out but hundreds of claims still in system

As of May, 302 claims had been in the system for at least 12 months, including 154 for over 18 months.

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Windrush campaigner fears Home Office could wind up compensation scheme

Patrick Vernon repeated calls to make the scheme independent, saying it is not appropriate to have the ‘perpetrators’ of the scandal run the scheme.

The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2023

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Royal Mail issues stamps to mark 75th anniversary of Windrush arrival

The company has collaborated with five Black British artists to produce eight illustrations for the collectible stamps as the country is set to mark the 75th anniversary of MV Empire Windrush

Daily Mirror · Jun 16, 2023

Windrush report: Britain has made progress on race but more must be done

Almost half of white British respondents and 60% of ethnic minorities said they believe it is easier to ‘get on’ in Britain if you are white.

The Independent UK · Jun 6, 2023

‘Like a blocked gate I can’t climb over’: a Windrush victim’s DWP impasse

After 13 years of being shut out of the workplace due to documentation problems, Joseph Mowlah-Baksh was denied benefits – and left unaware of assistance programmes

The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2023

Civil rights group launches legal action over ‘shattered’ Windrush promises

Black Equity Organisation seeks judicial review over Suella Braverman’s decision to drop three reform commitments

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023

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Suella Braverman ditching Windrush reform is ‘slap in the face’ for victims

The Home Secretary has dropped plans to establish the post of migrants’ commissioner and hold reconciliation events.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

Windrush community leader says Braverman ditching reforms is ‘slap in the face’

The Home Secretary has dropped plans to establish the post of migrants’ commissioner and hold reconciliation events.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023

To many Black Britons, the Queen could do no wrong. King Charles must earn that respect

From Diana to Meghan, royalists saw their icons maligned – but never blamed the monarch. That era is over, says cultural historian and activist Patrick Vernon

The Guardian - UK · Sep 9, 2022

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