What happened to them, and to tens of thousands of mothers, children, and families, should never have happened. It is a stain on our history.
On the recordJuly 2, 2026
Said by
Keir Starmer
Labour Party
Source
theguardian.comEditor's note · Context
Discussing the historical injustices of forced adoption.
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