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Harry & Meghan: the new face of royalty in a changing Britain

Harry & Meghan: the new face of royalty in a changing Britain Date: 9 May 2018

When Prince Harry marries Meghan Markle on 19 May, Britain will welcome its first mixed-race princess – and most Britons will barely notice.

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What now for immigration policy at this ‘reset moment’?

What now for immigration policy at this ‘reset moment’? Date: 1 May 2018

Sajid Javid arrives at the Home Office at a ‘reset moment’ for immigration policy, writes Steve Ballinger

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An open letter to Home Secretary Sajid Javid

An open letter to Home Secretary Sajid Javid Date: 30 April 2018

Sajid Javid starts his new role as Home Secretary at a moment of both challenge and opportunity, writes Sunder Katwala

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Labour’s anti-racism record offers inspiration to chase antisemitism from the party

Labour’s anti-racism record offers inspiration to chase antisemitism from the party Date: 25 April 2018

Sunder Katwala looks back on Labour’s anti-racism achievements and offers advice and challenge on ridding the party of antisemitism

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50th anniversary cheers for Wolverhampton, not for Enoch

50th anniversary cheers for Wolverhampton, not for Enoch Date: 22 April 2018

Steve Ballinger finds out how Wolverhampton has remembered – and forgotten – the 50th anniversary of ‘that speech’ by its former MP.

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25 years on from Stephen Lawrence’s murder, minorities sceptical of progress on prejudice

25 years on from Stephen Lawrence’s murder, minorities sceptical of progress on prejudice Date: 22 April 2018

Less than half of ethnic minority Britons feel there has been progress on racial prejudice over the 25 years since Stephen Lawrence’s murder, according to a new survey

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How Enoch took on the Queen – and lost

How Enoch took on the Queen – and lost Date: 19 April 2018

Enoch Powell misread the public mood when he accused the Queen of being a ‘citizen of nowhere’ over her empathy for Commonwealth citizens

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Enoch Who? ‘Rivers of Blood’ is ancient history to young Britons of 2018

Enoch Who? ‘Rivers of Blood’ is ancient history to young Britons of 2018 Date: 18 April 2018

50 years on, does ‘Rivers of blood’ loom large over attitudes to race? Not if you’re under 40.

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The girl with snow in her hair and the blue umbrella

The girl with snow in her hair and the blue umbrella Date: 17 April 2018

Angela Spence on growing up black & British in Wolverhampton in the shadow of ‘Rivers of Blood’

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British Future’s latest activity on Twitter