Paulette Wilson: 'a precious gem … broken by the UK government'

People pay tribute to leading Windrush campaigner who has died unexpectedly

Paulette Wilson, a prominent Windrush campaigner who has died unexepectedly at the age of 64, was a precious gem ... broken by the government", a family friend and fellow campaigner has said.

Wilson was wrongly detained and threatened with deportation by the Home Office, and campaigned for justice for herself and others affected by the government's hostile environment policies. Last month she was among those who presented a petition to Downing Street calling on the government to deliver justice to those affected by the scandal.