81-year-old British citizen with cancer stuck in Ghana

Seven years after the Windrush scandal came to light it seems some people from Commonwealth countries who were invited by the government to live and work here in the post-war period are still having their British nationality challenged.

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One woman in her eighties and suffering from a serious illness - has found herself stranded after taking a trip to see family in Ghana because of what's being described as an 'irregularity' over her date of birth.

This is Hannah Dankwa's story.

The Home Office sent us a statement saying while they “do not comment on individual passport applications, a passport is only issued once all checks are satisfactorily completed”.

The Windrush Commissioner said: "This case highlights a broader and troubling issue: people from Commonwealth countries may find themselves stranded abroad, unable to prove their lawful right to live in the UK. In line with the recommendations of the Wendy Williams Review, I urge the Home Office to respond to such cases, particularly those involving older people and individuals with serious medical conditions, with urgency, compassion and humanity."

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