Government failures denounced at vigil marking anniversary of Windrush scandal
The government has been urged to quickly pay compensation to all the Windrush generation victims at a rally commemorating the scandal’s sixth anniversary.
Several speakers addressed the public event in Windrush Square, Brixton, in South London, including immigration lawyer Jacqueline McKenzie, Bishop Desmond Jaddoo, campaigner Glenda Caesar, activist Patrick Vernon, Black Cultural Archives chair Lisa Anderson, and church leaders.
Candles were also lit as part of a vigil, attended by more than 50 people, held in remembrance of Windrush pioneers and people who have died since the scandal erupted, as spoken word poetry and prayers were delivered.
Jacqueline McKenzie, who has worked with
