CAMPAIGNERS took to the centre of Oxford today to rally in support of the 'Windrush generation'.

Scores of people gathered at Carfax Tower at 5pm and urged shoppers and commuters to take note of issue and hold the Government to account.

The story has lead the news in recent days and was central to the resignation of Home Secretary Amber Rudd.

Yesterday’s rally coincided with a Parliamentary debate on whether the Windrush generation – who travelled here from the Caribbean between the late 1940s and early 1970s – should be granted amnesty.

Ian Mckendrick from from Oxford Stand Up To Racism spoke at the event.

He said that the Windrush generation should be compensated for the pressure placed on them by this Government’s ‘hostile environment’ policies.

Mr Mckendrick added: “There is an attempt to create a narrative that migrants are part of the problem and we oppose that.

“The Windrush generation are a prime example.

“They staff the NHS, helped rebuild the country after the war and have done nothing but contribute all their working lives.

“This is typical of the waves of migrants that come to the UK.”