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Windrush campaigners demand citizenship for victims within first 100 days of new government

Campaigners for the Windrush generation are urging the incoming government to provide citizenship to all individuals affected by the immigration debacle within the initial 100 days following the election.

What is the Windrush scandal?

The Windrush scandal refers to the mistreatment and wrongful deportation of Caribbean immigrants who arrived in the UK between 1948 and 1971, known as the Windrush generation.

What are Windrush campaigners demanding from the next government?

Windrush campaigners are demanding that the next government grant citizenship to all victims of the immigration scandal within the first 100 days after the election.

Why is granting citizenship important for the victims of the Windrush scandal?

Granting citizenship to the victims of the Windrush scandal would provide them with legal status, access to healthcare, employment opportunities, and the ability to live without fear of deportation.