By JamRadio News Desk |
A British woman born in Sheffield trapped in Jamaica for more than a decade pleads with Home Office Minister for passport.
Audrey Brooks was born in Sheffield in 1970 — she is a British citizen by birth, delivered in the same steel city where her Jamaican parents married in 1962, worked, paid taxes, and raised their family. Decades later and despite holding a British passport as recently as 2007, she finds herself repeatedly denied when applying for a new one. Today, she feels abandoned by the very country her parents helped to rebuild.
Audrey's parents Idyln and Hepburn Brooks
Audrey's father worked at a shipping container terminal; her mother served......
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A former British Army Soldier has had his application for citizenship and leave to remain in the UK refused more than 15 times and has been detained under immigration powers.
For 17 years, Trevor Rene has called Britain home. He has built a life here, married a British citizen, and served in the British Army Reserve, swearing an oath to protect Queen and Country. Yet, despite his service and sacrifice, the Home Office has denied him citizenship almost every year for the past 15 years, refusing to acknowledge his rightful place in the nation he offered his life to protect.
Trevor Rene with wife Diane, Mr. Rene served faithfully with the Royal Electrical and......
By Jam Radio Newsdesk |
Baroness Floella Benjamin did not mince her words in calling for justice. Addressing the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Access to Justice earlier this week, she laid bare what many already knew: the Windrush Compensation Scheme is not just broken—it’s “designed to fail.” And behind its failure lies a more corrosive truth: institutional racism is still deeply embedded in the very machinery that once criminalised and deported British citizens for the colour of their skin.
Baroness Foella Benjamin speaking at APPG on access to Justice (June 16, 2025) - Home Office Scandal
In 2018, Prime Minister Theresa May was forced to publicly......
By Jam Radio News Desk
In a move that has sparked both cautious optimism and pointed criticism, the Home Office has appointed Reverend Clive Foster as the UK’s first Windrush Commissioner — a role created to oversee the government’s response to one of the most egregious racial injustices in recent British history.
Rev. Clive Foster at Windrush National Orginisation Dinner 2024 (image WNO)
Foster, a senior pastor and community leader from Nottingham, is said to bring "lived experience" and a long-standing commitment to social justice. But critics argue that his appointment reflects a familiar pattern of, symbolic representation over meaningful......
By Tracy Ann Dunkley
When Tyler Perry and Taraji P. Henson join forces, the result is never less than magic—and Straw, their latest offering now streaming on Netflix, is no exception. But this isn’t just another thriller. For me, it became something intensely personal. As a woman who understands the quiet storms many single mothers endure, this film didn’t just speak—it shouted, cried, and ultimately, healed.
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With Straw I was expecting a good watch. I wasn’t prepared for the emotional reckoning it would become. The film follows Janiyah Wilkinson (Taraji P. Henson), a single mother pulled under by a tide of debt, injustice and......
By JamRadio Newsdesk | 08:33 GMT
London, 16 June 2025 — Independent MP Ayoub Khan has called for an emergency recall of Parliament to vote on any proposed deployment of British military assets to the Middle East, following Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iranian military infrastructure.
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In a strongly worded statement posted on social media, Khan declared: “The British public did not vote for this! Parliament must be recalled immediately to decide on this before we start putting our military in harm’s way and to waste £billions which we need in our country! Israel started this! So they can deal with......
By Tracy Ann Dunkley | 12:30 GMT
In one of the most distressing scandals in modern British history, thousands of girls — some as young as 11 — were groomed, raped and trafficked by organised gangs in towns such as Rotherham, Rochdale, Telford and Oxford. Perhaps most alarming is the fact that authorities were aware of the abuse and yet repeatedly failed to act.
Despite persistent warnings from whistle-blowers, survivors and front-line professionals, police forces, local councils and child protection services neglected to intervene — often citing concerns about reputational harm, community tensions or bureaucratic inertia.
The 2014 Jay Report revealed that......
Tracy Ann Dunkley
Nicki Minaj has done it again. The global superstar has officially extended her record as the artist with the most number one songs in US iTunes history, further cementing her place as a true musical powerhouse.
This isn’t just another chart-topping single — it’s a resounding reminder of Nicki’s enduring influence, creative brilliance, and unwavering connection to her fans. With each new number one, she adds another milestone to a career already defined by groundbreaking achievements.
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From early anthems like Super Bass with over 1 billion view on Youtube and Moment 4 Life to her more recent triumphs,......
By Tracy Ann Dunkley
London, UK —Crowds at Kings Cross were in for an electrifying surprise as Hollywood icon and hip-hop legend Will Smith made an unexpected guest appearance during DJ AG’s live set. The announcement, made just hours before the event, sent fans into a frenzy, with hundreds gathering to witness the moment.
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A Legendary Collaboration
DJ AG, known for his high-energy performances and innovative mixes, took to social media earlier in the day to tease the appearance, posting: “Are we ready London? Just met up with the legend @willsmith. Catch us outside in Kings Cross. 6pm.” The cryptic message quickly gained traction, with fans......
Germaine Kwesi |
For years, austerity was the hallmark of Conservative governance, a policy that slashed welfare, crippled healthcare, and forced countless families into hardship. Now, Labour stands at the helm, promising economic responsibility. Yet their actions tell a different story: austerity is back, just in a different disguise and a different brand name — "Labour Austerity".
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Recent Labour cuts to benefits have reignited public anger, with many arguing that they mirror the brutality of Tory austerity. Despite rhetoric about protecting the vulnerable, Labour’s welfare reductions—amounting to £4.8 billion in savings, are......