Windrush: 'Fighting to prove I'm British' - BBC Newsnight

Thousands of people from the Commonwealth moved to the UK in the mid-20th century - the 'Windrush generation'.

The government has now apologised, after it emerged that some were being incorrectly identified as illegal immigrants.

In angry scenes in Parliament, some critics suggested the policy is in keeping with the government's self-proclaimed "hostile environment" on immigration.

Emily Maitlis speaks to Sonia Williams, who was told she didn't have indefinite leave to remain in the UK, Trevor Philips, former chair of the Equality and Human Rights Commission and Conservative MP Chris Philp.

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