Patrick Vernon

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Good Morning Britain: Windrush day 2021- Patrick Vernon & Anthony Bryan

‘The hostile environment now causes death’ Windrush campaigner Patrick Vernon says the Home Office isn’t the ‘right department to deal with the compensation scheme’. He says ‘it’s an indictment on the government that thousands of people still haven’t been compensated properly.’

The Guardian: Plaque for Windrush campaigner unveiled at former office of Enoch Powell

A memorial plaque honouring campaigner Paulette Wilson has been unveiled on the Wolverhampton building that used to house Enoch Powell’s constituency office, as part of a commemoration ceremony to mark Windrush Day. Wilson, who died unexpectedly last year, aged 64, was one of the most vocal critics of the government over the Windrush scandal. In […]

Paulette Wilson: Windrush campaigner’s life honoured with ceremony and plaque

Wolverhampton’s Windrush campaigner Paulette Wilson has been remembered at an emotional ceremony in the city she called home.

Birmingham Live: Blue plaque unveiled in honour of Windrush campaigner

A new blue plaque to honour the life and contribution of Windrush scandal campaigner Paulette Wilson has been unveiled. To view clip of the day and original article click here Paying tribute to the much-loved Wolverhampton mum and grandmother, it was installed at The Heritage Centre in the city’s Clifford Street. Coinciding with Windrush Day […]