Let us take a bit of time to think about the help the Windrush generation gave us in our time of need. It's a shame these Tories have treated them so badly, but maybe now the Windrush families will start to get the help and support they deserve
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Originally posted by Whorty View PostLet us take a bit of time to think about the help the Windrush generation gave us in our time of need. It's a shame these Tories have treated them so badly, but maybe now the Windrush families will start to get the help and support they deserve
It was only used once to bring immigrants from the Caribbean, and eventually exploded and sank in the Med. Several crew were killed, and the govt of the day covered up the poor maintenance and general lack of safety.
There are currently plans to retrieve the anchor to install as a memorial.
Mordy in "Nick Fitz and his amazing Monday Links" Mode.His heart is in the right place - shame we can't say the same about his brain... -
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Originally posted by TheGreenBastard View Post
Given the callousness of this Tory government and their desire to appease their anti immigration xenophobe supporters, having the landing cards to hand is unlikely to have made much difference. The cards are just one piece of data, there is plenty more that could be used.
HTH
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