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The Windrush Betrayal
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It was only through Amelia Gentleman's tenacious investigative and campaigning journalism that it emerged that thousands were in Paulette's position. In The Windrush Betrayal, Gentleman tells the story of the scandal and exposes deeply disturbing truths about modern Britain.
How do you pack for a one-way journey back to a country you left when you were eleven and have not visited for fifty years?
Amelia Gentleman''s expose of the Windrush scandal shocked the nation, and led to the resignation of Amber Rudd as Home Secretary. Her tenacious reporting revealed how the government''s ''hostile environment'' immigration policy had led to thousands of law-abiding people being wrongly classified as illegal immigrants, with many being removed from the country, many more losing their homes and their jobs.
In ''The Windrush Betrayal'', Gentleman tells the full story of her investigation for the first time. Her writing shines a light on the people directly affected by the scandal and illustrates the devastating effect of politicians becoming so disconnected from the world outside Westminster that they become oblivious to the impact of their policy decisions. This is a vitally important account that exposes deeply disturbing truths about modern Britain.
"A timely reminder of what truly great journalists can achieve." David Olusoga
"It is impossible to overstate the importance of this heartbreaking book." James O''Brien
Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2019
Amelia Gentleman''s expose of the Windrush scandal shocked the nation, and led to the resignation of Amber Rudd as Home Secretary. Her tenacious reporting revealed how the government''s ''hostile environment'' immigration policy had led to thousands of law-abiding people being wrongly classified as illegal immigrants, with many being removed from the country, many more losing their homes and their jobs.
In ''The Windrush Betrayal'', Gentleman tells the full story of her investigation for the first time. Her writing shines a light on the people directly affected by the scandal and illustrates the devastating effect of politicians becoming so disconnected from the world outside Westminster that they become oblivious to the impact of their policy decisions. This is a vitally important account that exposes deeply disturbing truths about modern Britain.
"A timely reminder of what truly great journalists can achieve." David Olusoga
"It is impossible to overstate the importance of this heartbreaking book." James O''Brien
Longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize 2019
| Weight | 0.591000 |
|---|---|
| Author | Gentleman, Amelia |
| Availability | IP |
| Department | History |
| Edition | Main |
| Format | Hardback |
| ISBN | 9781783351848 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Published | 19/09/2019 |
| Publisher | Guardian Books |
| Section | History |
| Size Unfolded | 153x234mm |
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