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 inquiry head disappointed as Braverman drops ‘crucial’ measures Wendy Williams’s remarks come after home secretary confirms three key commitments will not be implemented The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2023
Home Secretary confirms she is rowing back on Windrush reforms Suella Braverman said the Home Office would not establish the post of migrants’ commissioner or hold reconciliation events. The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2023
The British government continues to disrespect the Windrush generation Letters: Ryan Ross and Joan Lewis decry the home secretary’s reneging on pledges made after the Windrush scandal to support migrants The Guardian - UK · Jan 9, 2023
Black Britons and MPs condemn ‘cruel’ plan to dump Windrush pledges Ian Wright and MPs David Lammy, Yvette Cooper and Caroline Lucas criticise U-turn by Suella Braverman before 75th anniversary The Guardian - UK · Jan 7, 2023
Turner Prize 2022: Who is Veronica Ryan, the oldest winner of the prestigious art award? The 66-year-old sculptor took home a £25,000 cheque at the awards ceremony in Liverpool Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022
Windrush compensation scheme beset by slow repayments to victims Simon Murray, official overseeing programme, said he is concerned at the number of people who have died before receiving anything The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2022
Salford mum's book inspired by Windrush dad adapted into play Her 11-year-old book has been adapted into a play Manchester Evening News · Oct 10, 2022
Windrush Secret: the diplomat, the racist politician and the government official Rodreguez King-Dorset takes the stage as three protagonists in a coruscating drama about the Windrush scandal The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2022
Manchester has its first proper opposition for eight years as council meeting hit by protests and barbs The council meeting showed a glimpse into the future Manchester Evening News · Oct 6, 2022
Ship docked on coastline for 40 years to be film set It is hoped the historic Duke of Lancaster will finally be restored to its former glory Liverpool Echo · Oct 1, 2022
African and Caribbean People in Britain by Hakim Adi review – long before the Windrush docked From Cheddar Man to Black Tudors and abolitionists, this meticulously researched, if limited, study refutes the notion that Britain was ever wholly white The Guardian - UK · Aug 28, 2022
Contribution of Jamaicans to United Kingdom has been immeasurable – Charles The heir to the throne said ‘we are a stronger, more dynamic society’ thanks to the Jamaican diaspora. The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2022
Home Office paid out £70m in compensation and legal costs last year Exclusive: £25.1m was handed out to Windrush scandal victims and £12.7m to people wrongfully detained in immigration centres The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jun 24, 2022 Prince William 'taking risks' with 'controversial' speech, expert says The Duke of Cambridge now feels he can speak out on issues he cares about, such as the Windrush scandal, after hitting the age of 40 - but it could come at a cost
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Royals thank Caribbean migrants for contribution to the UK Queen Elizabeth II and her grandson Prince William have paid tribute to Britain’s Caribbean immigrants for their “profound contribution” to the U.K. The royals' tribute came as a national monument was unveiled in London to celebrate the migrants’ work to help rebuild Britain after the devastation of World War II
Daily Mirror · Jun 22, 2022 Prince William says racism remains 'all too familiar' for Black people in Britain today Speaking as he and Kate Middleton helped to unveil a national monument to the Windrush generation at London's Waterloo Station, Prince William said Black men and women are still facing racism in Britain in 2022
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Prince William tells Windrush victims ‘racism remains all-too familiar for Black people in Britain’ “Tens of thousands of the Windrush generation were profoundly wronged by the Windrush scandal,” the future king of England said.
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022 The Standard View: Inflation returns to the centre of politics, with more pain on the way Such has been the deteriorating economic picture over the last six months that today’s headline rate of inflation — 9.1 per cent — can be placed in the “not as bad as feared” box. Yet it still means prices are rising at their highest rate for 40 years, and material…
Wales Online · Jun 22, 2022 Windrush help available as just 7% so far compensated in four years More than 11,000 people can claim compensation from the scheme launched in 2019
The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022 Windrush generation ‘moved to tears’ as monument unveiled in London Basil Watson’s sculpture at Waterloo station celebrates pioneers who arrived in Britain after second world war
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Queen sends message as Kate and Will open National Windrush Monument at Waterloo The monument was unveiled before members of the Windrush generation and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge
The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2022 Queen hails Windrush pioneers ahead of monument unveiling The monarch issued the written message on Windrush Day.
Evening Standard · Jun 22, 2022 Wills and Kate unveil monument to Windrush generation The artworks will be unveiled on Windrush Day, which honours the British Caribbean community, and the half a million people who travelled to the UK
Nottingham Post · Jun 22, 2022 Nottingham pastor opens up on how Windrush Generation's dignity inspired him He has helped victims get support and justice for years