The Windrush Betrayal

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Exposing the Hostile Environment

By Amelia Gentleman

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The Windrush Betrayal by Amelia Gentleman explores the scandal surrounding the wrongful detention and deportation of members of the Windrush generation in the UK. This investigative work delves into how immigration policies affected people who had lived in the country for decades, casting light on their stories and the broader implications for British society. Through detailed interviews and research, Gentleman examines the government's oversight and the impact on individuals' lives.
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This book may appeal to you if you have an interest in understanding the impact of immigration policies on individuals and communities. The author provides a deeply engaging exploration of the Windrush scandal, highlighting both the personal stories of those affected and the bureaucratic failures that led to such injustices. It's a compelling read for those interested in contemporary issues of identity, belonging, and public policy.

The Windrush Betrayal

A searing portrait of Britain's hostile environment by the Orwell Prize-winning journalist.

Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2019: a searing portrait of Britain's hostile environment by the journalist behind the Windrush exposé.

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Paulette Wilson had always assumed she was British. She had spent most of her life in London working as a cook; she even worked in the House of Commons' canteen. How could someone who had lived in England since being a primary school pupil suddenly be classified as an illegal immigrant?

It was only through Amelia Gentleman's tenacious investigative and campaigning journalism that it emerged that thousands were in Paulette's position. What united them was that they had all arrived in the UK from the Commonwealth as children in the 1950s and 1960s. In The Windrush Betrayal, Gentleman tells the story of the scandal and exposes deeply disturbing truths about modern Britain.

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The Windrush Betrayal by Amelia Gentleman has been praised for its detailed investigation into the UK's Windrush scandal. Reviewers commend the book's compelling narrative, highlighting how it brings to light the bureaucratic failures and personal stories of those affected. Gentleman's journalistic approach is celebrated for its clarity and empathy, making the book an essential read for understanding this significant political and social issue.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781783351848

Publisher: Guardian Faber Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 19 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guardian Faber Publishing

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 591g

Pages: 336

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About the Author

Amelia Gentleman is a reporter for the Guardian newspaper. She was named journalist of the year (Press Gazette) and won the 2018 Paul Foot journalism award for her reportage on the Windrush scandal, which led to the downfall of the Home Secretary and the government loosening its 'hostile environment' policy for migrants. She has also won the Orwell Prize and Feature Writer of the Year in the British Press Awards. Previously, she was Delhi correspondent for the International Herald Tribune, and Paris and Moscow correspondent for the Guardian.
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