Our agenda for citizenship reform includes an independent inquiry into citizenship policy, scrutiny of the EU Settlement Scheme and a focus on raising the profile and impact of citizenship ceremonies.
Date: 5 May 2023
In this extract from his new book ‘How to be a patriot,’ British Future’s Director Sunder Katwala describes his own journey to feeling positive and patriotic about Britain today.
Date: 2 February 2022
Hong Kongers and those working to welcome them in the UK came together for the formal launch of the Welcoming Committee for Hong Kongers – which we are proud to be hosting at British Future.
Date: 10 August 2021
Children must be taught the history of Britain’s imperial legacies if they are to understand the country they live in today, writes Dr Samir Puri, author of ‘The great imperial hangover’.
Date: 14 July 2021
Changes to citizenship policy in the much-criticised Nationality and Borders Bill are welcome, writes British Future Associate Fellow Jill Rutter.
Date: 29 June 2021
With the deadline for applications to the EU Settlement Scheme on 30 June, British Future is urging the government to ensure that people who have yet to apply are not left without status.
Date: 10 December 2020
The UK should take a more positive and welcoming approach to citizenship, according to the report of an independent inquiry into citizenship policy chaired by Alberto Costa MP.
Date: 4 September 2019
‘Boris asked why my Italian parents didn’t become British – I said it’s because Britain never encouraged them,’ says chair of new citizenship inquiry
Date: 30 August 2019
A new, independent inquiry into UK citizenship policy, chaired by Alberto Costa MP and coordinated by British Future, will set out practical proposals for citizenship reform that would be capable of securing cross-party support. The initiative also aims to foster further debate about citizenship policy.
Date: 21 January 2019
A report on the EU Settlement Scheme examines barriers to EU citizens securing status and what the Home Office should do to make sure the system works.
This #Remembrance Week, we honour veterans like Jake, who left Trinidad at 17 to serve in the RAF during WWII. His story of bravery and perseverance reminds us of the many faces in our shared history.
We will remember them and ensure all contributions are recognised. 🇬🇧
Soldiers of Empire fighting for Britain. Ahead of this Remembrance Weekend, listen to @DalrympleWill and @tweeter_anita in conversation with @OxfordYasmin about the contribution of Indian soldiers… wherever you get your podcasts 👂
"America’s immigration challenges differ from Europe’s asylum debates but there are important echoes. The antidote to nativist populism is a credible, real-world offer to blend control and well-managed legal processes with a commitment to integration."
Comment: America’s choice of Trump illustrates the Transatlantic divide - EasternEye
Donald Trump is America’s choice. This was a decisive breakthrough in a polarised America. Vice-President Kamala Har...
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Bradford becomes home to the first Commonwealth War Memorial outside of London:
“It reinforces our commitment to remembering and uniting communities around shared sacrifices."
https://www.asianexpress.co.uk/2024/11/history-made-as-bradford-becomes-home-to-the-first-commonwealth-war-memorial-outside-of-london/
#RememberTogether #RemembranceDay2024 #LestWeForget
British icon and refugee Paddington Bear is back on screens tomorrow - with a passport!
Looking forward to discussing Paddington in Peru and UK migration policy with @sundersays, @KatieTonkiss and @Edconsterdine at @GenesisCinema Saturday, 16 Nov.
🎟️: https://genesiscinema.co.uk/event/93148
Six in 10 (60%) people in the UK feel international students bring a significant benefit to the British economy, while only around one in 10 (12%) disagree with this view, according to a new @policyatkings study by @BobbyDuffyKings.
Majority say international students bring significant economic benefits, study finds
Only one in 10 disagree with this view
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Gotta hand it to @SebastianEPayne—at the @britishfuture summer party panel on the Carlton Street Terrace with @sundersays and @gabyhinsliff a few years ago, he went full Nostradamus pre-Partygate, predicting @Keir_Starmer as PM and @KemiBadenoch as LOTO after the next election.…
Brixton’s Remembrance Day ceremony (2pm Sunday 10 Nov) is at the African & Caribbean war memorial, Windrush Square – incl veterans, military personnel + guests.
An estimated 2 million service personnel in the World Wars were from Africa & the Caribbean.
https://brixtonblog.com/2024/11/remembrance-day-in-brixton-and-lambeth/
Trump has won the election, primarily on change, the wrong track + the economy.
Immig second issue for Republican voters, a top issue for 1 in 5. Trump is preferred 53-47 to Harris on immig
Mass deportation policy has support of 4/10 though almost 6/10 prefer regularisation
'A defining week in politics for Britain and the world' - @sundersays column for @EasternEye on the budget, Kemi Badenoch and the Harris-Trump race in the US.
https://www.easterneye.biz/britain-politics-kemi-badenoch-keir-starmer/
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