Last year saw commemorations of the 70^th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks carrying the first of thousands of people from the Caribbean who went on to make the UK their permanent home. The ‘Windrush Generation’ played a lasting and significant role in rebuilding the UK after two world wars and did so with a sense of loyalty, dedication and commitment. In 2018, after decades of living, working and raising families in this country, a number of those dutiful citizens were confronted with the outrageous, wrongful accusation of being illegal immigrants.

Many Windrush Generation migrants settled and made a life here in Trafford and there are now many generations of Windrush descendants residing here.  For this we are thankful and celebrate the diversity and cultural enrichment they have brought and continue to bring their communities.

The Windrush scandal is not over yet and following this shameful episode in the UK’s history we call upon this Council to undertake the following:

1.  Challenge the criminalisation of Windrush families.

2.  To lobby the government to abolish prejudiced, discriminatory immigration policies which resulted in the 2018 Windrush Scandal.

3.  To support Trafford residents who continue to be affected by these policies and uphold their right to full UK citizenship and leave to remain in the UK.

4.  To lead the way in eradicating hate crime and its attendant ills.

5.   Encourage communities to celebrate Windrush Day on 22 June annually to recognise and uphold the valuable contributions of those who came to the UK between 1948 and 1971.

6.   To ensure the Prime Minister makes good on all the promises to apologise to and compensate those who have been affected by the Windrush Scandal in a timely manner.

It was moved and seconded that:

“Last year saw commemorations of the 70^th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks carrying the first of thousands of people from the Caribbean who went on to make the UK their permanent home. The ‘Windrush Generation’ played a lasting and significant role in rebuilding the UK after two world wars and did so with a sense of loyalty, dedication and commitment. In 2018, after decades of living, working and raising families in this country, a number of those dutiful citizens were confronted with the outrageous, wrongful accusation of being illegal immigrants.

Many Windrush Generation migrants settled and made a life here in Trafford and there are now many generations of Windrush descendants residing here.  For this we are thankful and celebrate the diversity and cultural enrichment they have brought and continue to bring their communities.

The Windrush scandal is not over yet and following this shameful episode in the UK’s history we call upon this Council to undertake the following:

1.  Challenge the criminalisation of Windrush families.

2.  To lobby the government to abolish prejudiced, discriminatory immigration policies which resulted in the 2018 Windrush Scandal.

3.  To support Trafford residents who continue to be affected by these policies and uphold their right to full UK citizenship and leave to remain in the UK.

4.  To lead the way in eradicating hate crime and its attendant ills.

5.   Encourage communities to celebrate Windrush Day on 22 June annually to recognise and uphold the valuable contributions of those who came to the UK between 1948 and 1971.

6.   To ensure the Prime Minister makes good on all the promises to apologise to and compensate those who have been affected by the Windrush Scandal in a timely manner.”

Following speeches of support, the Motion was agreed with the unanimous consent of the Council.

RESOLVED: That last year saw commemorations of the 70^th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush at Tilbury Docks carrying the first of thousands of people from the Caribbean who went on to make the UK their permanent home. The ‘Windrush Generation’ played a lasting and significant role in rebuilding the UK after two world wars and did so with a sense of loyalty, dedication and commitment. In 2018, after decades of living, working and raising families in this country, a number of those dutiful citizens were confronted with the outrageous, wrongful accusation of being illegal immigrants.

Many Windrush Generation migrants settled and made a life here in Trafford and there are now many generations of Windrush descendants residing here.  For this we are thankful and celebrate the diversity and cultural enrichment they have brought and continue to bring their communities.

The Windrush scandal is not over yet and following this shameful episode in the UK’s history we call upon this Council to undertake the following:

1.  Challenge the criminalisation of Windrush families.

2.  To lobby the government to abolish prejudiced, discriminatory immigration policies which resulted in the 2018 Windrush Scandal.

3.  To support Trafford residents who continue to be affected by these policies and uphold their right to full UK citizenship and leave to remain in the UK.

4.  To lead the way in eradicating hate crime and its attendant ills.

5.   Encourage communities to celebrate Windrush Day on 22 June annually to recognise and uphold the valuable contributions of those who came to the UK between 1948 and 1971.

6.   To ensure the Prime Minister makes good on all the promises to apologise to and compensate those who have been affected by the Windrush Scandal in a timely manner.