General debate on Windrush Day 2026
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A backbench debate marking Windrush Day 2026, which commemorates the arrival of the SS Empire Windrush in 1948 and the subsequent migration of Caribbean workers to post-war Britain. The debate will reflect on the historical significance of Caribbean migration, the contributions of the Windrush generation, and contemporary issues affecting British citizens of Caribbean heritage—particularly the Windrush scandal of 2017–18, when the Home Office wrongly detained and deported British citizens who had arrived as children. The discussion may cover immigration policy, citizenship rights, and the legacy of systemic discrimination.
Windrush Day is a nationally significant commemoration that recognises a foundational moment in post-war British society and immigration history. It holds deep meaning for British citizens of Caribbean descent and affects broader public understanding of immigration, belonging, and historical injustice. The debate allows Parliament to reaffirm commitment to the Windrush generation's contributions and to examine whether the lessons of the 2017–18 scandal have been learned.
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