The Lead

The Lead

Windrush Day is bittersweet as legacy of Theresa May's hostile environment lingers

Plus: One year of a Labour government – how are they faring? Have your say with our reader survey.

Natalie Morris's avatar
The Lead's avatar
Natalie Morris and The Lead
Jun 24, 2025
∙ Paid
Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts Windrush Reception Pic: UK Prime Minister/Fickr

Last week, Number 10 hosted a reception in honour of Windrush Day [June 22nd], but beneath the melodic chimes of the steel band, the echoes of Kier Starmer’s “island of strangers” rhetoric was likely still ringing in the ears of many attendees.

It’s a sentiment that directl…

User's avatar

Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of The Lead Editors.

Or purchase a paid subscription.
© 2025 The Lead Newspapers Limited · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture