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COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO WINDRUSH CRISIS
By Reverend Mark Stewart
The impact of the outrage engendered across the nation by the
treatment of the Windrush generated (those who arrived in the UK from
the Caribbean between 1948 and 1971 to help rebuild post war Britain)
and their children, has reached to the highest levels of government with
the recent resignation of former Home Secretary Amber Rudd.
The real story is that of individuals who for many
years have struggled with the reality of the hostile
environment immigration policy. As ministers of the
Pilgrim church my colleagues and I have written many
letters in support of people seeking the right to remain
in this country whilst under the threat of deportation.
The fact that this issue has only recently come to light
underscores the vulnerability and sense of isolation felt
by those in the unfortunate position of not being able
to prove their time of arrival in this country; despite, in
some cases, having been here for over fifty years and
being regarded as citizens at the time of their arrival.
one former military man was refused the right to
stay, others who arrived on their parents passports
in the 60,s and 70’s had applications for passports
refused and were treated as illegals. Some told of the
emotional and psychological impacts of not being
able to work and one individual had actually been
held in detention.
Such treatment of the Windrush generation, who
served our nation in so many industries and contributed
not only financially but also to the heart and soul of the
UK, is deplorable.
In response to the Windrush scandal the Pilgrim Church
leaders decided to launch a drop-in service for those
affected by this issue. The service offers attendees
pastoral support and free professional legal advice
whilst leveraging the support of local MPs to expedite
immigration applications with the Home Office. Our government with recent apologies and
announcements are beginning to move in the
right direction. The next steps are to ensure that
the consultation process and application period for
compensation are not rushed resulting in further
dissatisfaction and possibly another injustice against
this well loved generation.
The personal stories we have encountered mirror
those heard in the national press during recent weeks: Reverend Mark Stewart
Local Superintendent Minister
college events and have given a talk during a youth worship,
tell us, what part does Faith play in your achievements?
The South Wolds Academy and Sixth Form
Year 10 Interim Assessment – January 2018
Vanessa Iheama (10K)
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Vanessa: Yes, I do like to participate within the church
anyway I can and I believe that faith is what keeps you going.
As hard as i work, none of this is possible without the grace
of god and so for that, I thank God
MM: what advice for the youths especially those from the
BME communities?
Vanessa: I would encourage all people from all backgrounds
to ask themselves what they want and how much they
want it. If you want it with everything you are then I say go
for it with everything you can and leave the rest to God.
Everything in life is always as simple as that if you ask me
GOOD GOOD 7a 8 English Language EXC EXC 7b 8 English Literature EXC EXC 8b 8 French EXC EXC 8b 8 History EXC EXC 8b 9 Maths EXC EXC 9b 9 Music GOOD GOOD 8c 8 MM: Thank you very much for your time Vanessa, we hope to
hear more about your achievements in the future.
Vanessa: But of course, I look forward to it. Thank you for having me
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Philosophy & Ethics EXC EXC 8b 9
Science EXC EXC 88 88
Sociology EXC EXC 8a 8
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