29 September 2026

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Doreen Lawrence: No cause for celebration

Politics.co.uk Staff

Doreen Lawrence, mother of Stephen, comments on the verdict in his case:

Doreen Lawrence, mother of Stephen, comments on the verdict in his case:

"Today is not a cause for celebration, how can I celebrate when my son lies buried?

"These racist men can no longer think that they can murder a black man and get away with it.

"Had the police done their job I would've spent the last 18 years grieving for my son rather than fighting to get his killers to court."
 

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