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Campaigner calls for judge-led public inquiry into Windrush scandal

Victims of other injustices are treated better, says founder of ‘bittersweet’ Windrush Day

The Guardian - UK

Windrush campaigners urge the Government to save Notting Hill Carnival

The carnival attracts around two million people to west London over the August bank holiday.

Evening Standard

Campaigners hold vigil in Brixton to mark anniversary of Windrush scandal being revealed

Campaigners call for reform of beleaguered Home Office compensation scheme

Evening Standard

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Mary Seacole honoured as first Jamaican-British woman on Royal Mint coin

Leading equalities campaigner says a commemorative coin is “not good enough” and her image should appear on legal tender

The Independent UK

‘We call it a touchstone’: the mission to find the Windrush anchor

The wreck of the ship that was key in Black migration to the UK lies off Algeria. A team is determined to bring its anchor home

The Guardian - UK

Windrush Day: How should we commemorate the generation’s arrival 75 years on?

The Windrush generation courageously came to Britain to take on skilled jobs. The Caribbean migrants, many of whom had served Britain during the war, worked in coal and iron production, kept public transport running by driving buses and trains, and staffed the newly established National Health Service.

Evening Standard

‘Bittersweet’ Windrush 75th anniversary marked

Events will be held at the Port of Tilbury where the Empire Windrush ship arrived on June 22 1948.

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Windrush anchor to be recovered and displayed as ‘symbol of hope and belonging’

Campaigner Patrick Vernon said it help to ensure a lasting legacy so the Windrush story is not forgotten.

The Independent UK

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

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

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

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

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

‘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

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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 Independent UK

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

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 Guardian - UK

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

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