Despite pressure but on the Tory Government throughout its term of office, to issue a formal apology for the hundreds of thousands of forced adoptions over many decades, they refused to do so. Will Labour do what the Conservatives were reluctant to do. If not – shame on both your houses!
The Daily Telegraph Tuesday 9th May 2023 Harriet Sherwood
Victims of forced adoption step up pressure for UK government apology
Women and adopted children demand Westminster follows example of Wales and Scotland
Women forced to give up their babies for adoption in the 1950s, 60s and 70s are stepping up pressure on the UK government to issue a formal apology following the lead of the Scottish and Welsh parliaments.
The women and their adopted children are urging MPs to demand the government act on the recommendation of a parliamentary committee that called for a retrospective public apology for the violation of human rights and psychological trauma.
The Labour party is also expected to come under pressure to commit to issuing a formal apology should it win the next general election.