Unbelievably, the Olympic opening ceremony takes place two weeks today. Even amidst last minute concerns about security and the weather, there is still a growing excitement about what the first two weeks of August will bring, both in terms of sporting achievement and national esprit de corps.

Binita Mehta reports from an event protesting new visa regulations that will disproportionately hit families, women and the poor.

Matthew Rhodes reviews Promised Land, a play about Leeds, its football team, identity and belonging, which is followed by a video of the discussion that ensued.

Conservative private polling leaks suggest that voters are just as disappointed with its immigration performance as they were for the previous Labour government, says Britain Thinks pollster Deborah Mattinson.

Journalist Daniel Lloyd considers his Welsh identity and why the infectious, inclusive nature of Wales can prove irresistible for many.

New research shows a strong sense of minority patriotism. Might it be time to stop being surprised, says Sunder Katwala?

Mario Balotelli will not change how Italians think about nationality overnight but he does show how the symbolism of sport helps us to talk about who we are, says Sunder Katwala.

Author Anthony Clavane spoke to British Future about Leeds, identity and the positive and negative aspects of tribalism in football.

Ed Miliband forgot to address the public’s worries about integration in his big immigration speech, argues Max Wind-Cowie.