Hundreds of people gathered to show their solidarity with the Windrush generation as it emerged those caught up in the scandal would be given compensated.

Theresa May confirmed the Government will make compensation payments to members of the Windrush generation who suffered as a result of official challenges to their migration status, however no details have yet been announced. Shadow Home Secretary Dianne Abbott received a rapturous welcome as she addressed a rally at Windrush Square in Brixton, south London, on Friday evening as she demanded victims be compensated.