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A cross-party group of UK MPs urges the government to issue an immediate apology for its role in forced adoptions, as victims age and time runs out. The education select committee report emphasizes the need for swift ministerial commitment and collaboration with survivors on appropriate words. From 1949 to 1976, around 185,000 babies in England and Wales were taken from unmarried mothers and put up for adoption due to societal shame. Survivors and their families still grapple with deep trauma, including mental health issues. The Welsh and Scottish governments, along with Ireland and Australia, have already apologized and set up compensation. The UK government is considering an apology, with charities like the Salvation Army and Barnardo’s facing criticism. The committee also calls for better record access, trauma support, and ongoing talks with survivors.

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