97K views · 2.7K reactions | It was on this day 72 years ago that HMS Empire Windrush arrived at Tilbury Docks. The Commonwealth citizens on board helped to rebuild Britain after World War Two, and the contribution they made to society was immeasurable. The legacy of Windrush lives on. | The Labour Party | Facebook

Today is Windrush Day and marks 74 years since the HMT Empire Windrush arrived in the UK. The ship was carrying 1,027 passengers, 802 of whom gave their last country of residence as somewhere in the Caribbean; additional documented countries of residence are India, Pakistan, Kenya and South Africa. Today, we recognise and thank all those who arrived on Empire Windrush and their descendants, for the contributions they have made and continue to make to Britain. Explore our UK and Ireland, Incoming

'I've made the point that the Windrush scandal was both foreseeable and avoidable' Windrush review author, Wendy Williams, tells ITV News 'everyone is watching, everyone is waiting, and everyone is looking to the Home Office' to lead charge on taking on board her recommendations. More here: https://bit.ly/2NkP13h | ITV News

"I still can't eat like I used to." One year after Paulette was detained during the UK's Windrush scandal, she is still suffering from the effects. bbc.in/2XhFfSr | BBC News