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Windrush Scandal: Urgent Inquiry Demanded Amid Ongoing Injustice

2/7/2026

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Windrush commissioner Rev. Clive Foster called for immediate action and a public inquiry into the Windrush scandal, noting thousands of legal UK residents were wrongly classified and many victims die without redress.
Deborah, a victim's sister, described bureaucratic hurdles securing compensation, saying, "There’s so much negligence."
Campaigners such as Garrick Prayogg urged legislative changes to prevent injustices.
Concerns over shifts in Labour's immigration policy could worsen outcomes for affected communities.

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Windrush commissioner Rev. Clive Foster called for immediate action and a public inquiry into the Windrush scandal, noting thousands of legal UK residents were wrongly classified and many victims die without redress.
Deborah, a victim's sister, described bureaucratic hurdles securing compensation, saying, "There’s so much negligence."
Campaigners such as Garrick Prayogg urged legislative changes to prevent injustices.
Concerns over shifts in Labour's immigration policy could worsen outcomes for affected communities.