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Happy Windrush Day! Today, we honour and celebrate the men and women who came to Britain to help rebuild the nation after World War II. This day is named after the Empire Windrush, which, 76 years ago, arrived at Tilbury Docks with 1,027 passengers from the Caribbean.As we celebrate our parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents who left their homes and families to restore a war-ravaged Britain, we must also remember those still affected by the Windrush scandal. Many are living in poverty, awaiting compensation after decades of discriminatory immigration policies designed to reduce the UK's non-white population and deny them their rightful status as British citizens. As of March 2024, about 16% of Windrush Compensation Scheme claims have not yet been resolved. This means around 1,050 claims are still pending. According to Gov.UK, the scheme has paid out over £83 million in compensation to date, but many individuals are still waiting due to ongoing delays and complexities in the processing system. For more detailed information on the Windrush Compensation Scheme, visit: https://lnkd.in/eivjfRYK Artwork by Rosie Williams #WindrushDay #WindrushGeneration #CompensationJustice #UKHistory #DiversityandInclusion #SocialJustice #CelebrateHeritage #RememberWindrush

This is terrifying. The key findings of “The Historical Roots of the Windrush Scandal” report, published in 2024, highlight significant and systemic issues within British immigration policy: 1- The report concludes that immigration laws enacted between 1962 and 1971 were explicitly designed to reduce the number of non-white immigrants entering the UK. These laws disproportionately affected Black and Asian communities and played a pivotal role in leading to the Windrush Scandal. 2- The report emphasizes that changes in immigration and citizenship laws since 1948 impacted Black Britons more negatively compared to other racial groups. As a result, their experiences with the Home Office and British law were fundamentally different from those of white citizens 3- While immigration laws sought to reduce minority ethnic populations, race relations policies were supposed to promote racial equality. This disconnect contributed to the dysfunctional relationship between the Home Office and Britain's Black communities. 4- The report suggests that the Home Office's lack of understanding of Britain’s colonial and immigration history was a root cause of the scandal. A failure to recognize the historical implications of immigration laws perpetuated the systemic racism that led to the mistreatment of the Windrush Generation.

Today is Windrush Day. It's actually the 76th anniversary. This picture shows where the name originates. It refers to the SS Empire Windrush, which docked in Tilbury, Essex on 22 June 1948. It brought workers from Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago and other islands, to help fill post-war UK labour shortages. More than 500,000 UK residents who were born in a Commonwealth country and arrived in the UK before 1971, according to University of Oxford estimates. These people have been labelled the Windrush generation. The influx ended with the 1971 Immigration Act, when Commonwealth citizens already living in the UK were given indefinite leave to remain. After this, a British passport holder born overseas could only settle in the UK with both a work permit and proof of a parent or grandparent being born in the UK. Since the SS Empire Windrush docked on 22 June 1948, those who arrived on the ship and their descendants, have made and continue to make an enormous contribution to the UK. Not just in the vital work of rebuilding the country and public services, but in enriching our shared social, economic, cultural and religious life. However, the Windrush Generation were met with racism and intolerance. They endured open hatred because of their difference. Years later, they faced the further challenge about their citizenship being wrongly denied. The Windrush Scandal served to undermine the notion that those who had made this country their home could actually call it that. Home. The impact and consequences of this are sadly still being felt today. Windrush Day was first introduced in 2018 and is a chance to honour the generation that helped build the society we know today, while also understanding the hardships and sacrifices they have endured and some continue to endure. Black history is part of British history. The stories of the Windrush generation matter. I'm hoping this anniversary will be covered in schools across the country in the way it deserves to be, but really these stories belong in the curriculum. The next generation deserves to understand the context of the beautiful diversity Britain offers. And, the history behind it. Wishing everyone celebrating, an amazing day. Picture credit: Rosie Williams. #WeRiseByLiftingEachOther #WindrushDay #History

There are countless IT projects that need investment within the public sector, if we don’t strive to improve this it will have a detrimentally effect on how we progress more IT systems. #publicsector

This is an interesting article from Ramblers Scotland highlighting the threat to core paths which cross railway lines on level crossings, following the devolved Scottish administration instructing local authorities to review any ‘core paths’ that cross railways at private level crossings. The unexpected move could result in much loved paths being removed and others in the pipeline being stopped, despite core paths being a feature of Scottish law for two decades.   There are more than 400 level crossings in Scotland, of which most are ‘private’. That’s where the railway crosses privately-owned paths, tracks or roads rather than public roads. Many of Scotland's level crossings are used by walkers, cyclists and others during days out, including on some very popular routes. Paths over the crossings can be decades old, sometimes even pre-dating the railways. According to Ramblers Scotland, the devolved Scottish administration now apparently believes that core paths across private level crossings are no longer legitimate and must be reviewed. https://lnkd.in/eDFCZPBJ

UK, Why? A short summary here but better watch the #video: 1. Lack of #investments in general 2. #Deindustrialization and overdependence on #services especially in #London 3. Lower skilled #immigrants entered the last 25 years 4. Lack of #housing investments 5. Failure to renew #infrastructure 6. #Brexit Any alternative views?

This is a fantastic, easy to read article from Sandra Feist. When we talk about aging infrastructure, we should recognize that our immigration system is also aging and needs to be renovated. https://lnkd.in/eJjNhwzA

🌟 Today, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to Erin Collins and Josh McLean at CBC News for amplifying our Chairman Robert Morin's voice and highlighting Project Reconciliation's pivotal role in Indigenous ownership of Trans Mountain. 💼 "The one thing that we all agree on, we do deserve a share of the revenue based off the resources being sold on our territory. What these initiatives are trying to change are those economic opportunities for the respective First Nations to share in the revenue base. Every First Nation has managed poverty since the signing of treaties and since the establishment of this country. That has to change," emphasizes Chairman Morin. 🌿 With Trans Mountain ownership, we're not merely talking about profits; we're discussing empowerment. Indigenous communities deserve a say in safeguarding our environment and shaping our collective future. 🌱 Through the Indigenous Sovereign Wealth Fund, we're securing generational prosperity, ensuring financial stability for today and tomorrow. Our model prioritizes transparent dialogue and respect for Indigenous rights, empowering communities through informed decision-making. 💼 Our unique approach guarantees equitable equity interest for participating Indigenous Nations, fostering collaboration and collective knowledge. By creating a new economic table for Indigenous voices, economic reconciliation becomes the path to true reconciliation. 🌊 With majority ownership, Indigenous communities gain control over environmental stewardship, ensuring the protection of our land for future generations. Our collaborative governance structures, incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing, benefit all Canadians. 💰 Notably, Indigenous communities won't require any upfront community money to purchase Trans Mountain. Bonds secured by tolls will be utilized, with approximately $430 million in annual revenue available to all communities after debt and operational costs are covered. 👏 Thank you CBC News, for shedding light on this transformative journey towards economic sovereignty and reconciliation. Together, we're paving the way for a brighter future for Indigenous communities across Canada. #ProjectReconciliation #IndigenousOwnership #TransMountain #EconomicSovereignty #IndigenousEmpowerment 🌟 https://lnkd.in/gCeyPG2H

Starmer sets out six targets to ‘take country forward’ Read more- https://lnkd.in/gkitt3QN #KeirStarmer #LabourParty #UKPolitics #PoliticalLeadership #CountryForward #EconomicGrowth #ClimateAction #PublicServiceReform #UKFuture #CostOfLiving

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