Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley forced to apologise to Stephen Lawrence's mother

One of his senior officers broke a promise to provide Baroness Lawrence with answers following our investigation into the case last year

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Amazing stuff Ash! Cannot wait to read your book come this June! :)

Started recording the audio version of my book. Reading it out loud is heavy but necessary. In this clip, I recount when I was made to leave the foster home I thought would be my forever home. A moment like this is universal to so many in care. Link in bio to pre-order book. 👊🏽

What a guy ! Can’t wait to buy your book mate when it’s released 🙏🤘🏼❤️

Started recording the audio version of my book. Reading it out loud is heavy but necessary. In this clip, I recount when I was made to leave the foster home I thought would be my forever home. A moment like this is universal to so many in care. Link in bio to pre-order book. 👊🏽

Less than two months now until my book comes out. Would love if you’d consider putting in a pre-order. Link in bio. Cheers! 🫶🏽

Less than two months now until my book comes out. Would love if you’d consider putting in a pre-order. Link in bio. Cheers! 🫶🏽

The closure of the British Youth Council - a significant loss for the youth sector, youth advocacy & youth leadership. It’s provided significant opportunities for so many young ppl…

BREAKING: Cookham Wood Young Offender Institution (YOI) is set to close after years of failure to improve conditions for young people. cypnow.co.uk/news/article/c…

'Looked After - A Childhood in Care' is BBC broadcast journalist & presenter Ashley John-Baptiste 's book, which tells the story of the UK's care provision through his experiences & acknowledges the importance of key people who helped him turn his life around. Out from 13 June.

On tonight’s BBC The One Show I meet a mum who has struggled for over a year to find a nursery place for her child who has additional needs. And I visit a specialist nursery in Birkenhead that’s making an incredible difference. Tune in - BBC1, 1900👊🏽💫

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Passing the legacy of Benjamin Zephaniah onto my girls 👌🏽❤️

Ashley John-Baptiste has announced a new book about his life growing up in care.

Looked After tells the story of the UK's care provision and the key people that helped Ashley turn his life around. It will be released on 13th June 2024.

Read more here: ow.ly/rheK50QT4a5

Vaughan Gething set to become Wales’ first minister and first black man in the post after winning Welsh Labour leadership contest bbc.in/3IFuaEp

On tonight’s BBC The One Show - we gain exclusive access to a child obesity clinic in Sheffield & meet families who’ve been referred to it. It’s a moving watch. Do watch if you can. BBC1, 1900. 👊🏽

The Hester story is a test of journalism even more than it is of the Tory party. If the issue is allowed to fade away after days of shameful stonewalling & obfuscation by ministers, something truly disgusting will have moved into the heart of our government.

Former Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng on Frank Hester’s alleged comments about Diane Abbott:

“They are clearly racist and they are clearly sexist… They were very stupid remarks.”

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UK MP Diane Abbott says Conservative donor comments are 'frightening' after he allegedly said she made him 'want to hate all black women' bbc.in/3PmNJFl

Day spent with some great ppl at NAVSH And connecting with care experienced mates (old & new) - who in their own ways - are all doing positive things. Good good vibes in Brum today. #NAVSH24