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Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson
UK NewsPolitics•June 17, 2026 at 6:06 PMNational

Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson

By Sally Weale Education correspondent•The Guardian - UK News

Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s historyDowning Street is to make a full apology on behalf of the state to those affected by historical forced adoption in England, the education secretary has confirmed.Bridget Phillipson, giving evidence to MPs on the education select committee on Wednesday, described it as a “shameful period” in UK history. Continue reading...

Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s history

Downing Street is to make a full apology on behalf of the state to those affected by historical forced adoption in England, the education secretary has confirmed.

Bridget Phillipson, giving evidence to MPs on the education select committee on Wednesday, described it as a “shameful period” in UK history.

Continue reading...

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