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

Source: Kendall Brown/PA Wire

The struggles faced by the Windrush generation "must never be in vain", descendants said as they held a candlelit vigil to mark the sixth anniversary since the scandal was exposed.

More than 50 people, including campaigners and religious leaders, gathered in Windrush Square in Brixton on Saturday afternoon.

Candles were lit and speeches and prayers read to remember those who have passed away and to thank those who continue to campaign.

Bishop Doctor Desmond Jaddoo, the chairman of the Windrush National Organisation, told the PA news

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