Stephen’s day ‘will give young people a voice’
STEPHEN LAWRENCE Day is to be held on April 22 every year to remember the murdered teenager, Theresa May has announced.
The anniversary of the 18-year-old’s death will be a national commemoration of his life and legacy and was hailed by his family as an opportunity for young people to use their voices.
The Prime Minister was joined by public figures including Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at a memorial service marking the 25th anniversary of Stephen’s murder at St Martin-in-the-fields in central London.
Mrs May said: “We will use this day to encourage and support young people in achieving their dreams, and to reflect on Stephen’s life, death and the positive change he has inspired.”
Baroness Lawrence said her son “was denied his voice but the Stephen Lawrence Day will be an opportunity for young people to use their voices and should be embedded in our education and wider system”.
Meanwhile, Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London said Lady Lawrence should have a statue in her honour, as the bust of Millicent Fawcett, the suffragist who fought for women’s right to vote, was unveiled in Parliament Square.