History
It started in 1948.
When did the Windrish migration begin?
In 2012.
When was the “hostile environment” immigration policy introduced?
He could not visit his sick mother in Jamaica.
Who is Hubert Howard?
It was called the Empire Windrush.
What was the name of the ship that carried Carribbean migrants to Britain?
Everybody needed official documents to prove that they were British citizens.
What rule caused problems for the Windrush generation?
She was told she was an “illegal immigrant” after her passport was stolen.
Who is Judy Griffith?
Britain needed workers to help rebuild the country.
Why did Britain invite migrants from the Carribbean?
Some were placed in detention centres or sent out of the country.
What happened to people who couldn’t prove their citizenship?
He spent three weeks in a detention centre.
Who is Anthony Bryan?
They expected a friendly welcome.
What did migrants hope for when they arrived?
British media.
Who exposed the Windrush scandal to the public?
She was told to repay £33,590.
Who is Valerie Baker?
Racism, discrimination, and violence were commonplace.
What challenges did many migrants face in Britain?
They have received apologies from the government.
How has the UK government responded after the scandal?
Their stories show the human cost of the scandal.
What do the personal stories reveal?