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Identity and race

Understanding issues of race and identity in modern Britain and celebrating inclusive national identities in which we can all take pride.

Race is a prominent theme in an increasingly diverse Britain.  British Future’s in-depth attitudes research seeks to increase understanding of ethnic minority and white British perspectives on our changing society – to inform efforts to advance race equality that can mobilise broad coalitions for equal opportunities.  We promote shared identities that can challenge and defuse efforts to divide our society.

Race can involve difficult conversations – but we need to become more confident talking about it. British Future offers practical advice to institutions in politics and business, education and civic society interested in how constructive conversations about race can lead to positive change.

Windrush and football: Past, present and possibilities

Windrush and football: Past, present and possibilities Date: 20 June 2025

A special conference hosted by Nottingham Forest and Leicester City explored how football can engage with Windrush Day to help combat racism and promote inclusion.

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How inclusive remembrance can be a force for good

How inclusive remembrance can be a force for good Date: 8 May 2025

A speech by Sunder Katwala at the the Royal British Legion’s Remember Together event at Sennedd Cymru, Cardiff, on VE Day, 8 May 2025.

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VE Day 80: Public supports efforts to raise awareness of Commonwealth WW2 service

VE Day 80: Public supports efforts to raise awareness of Commonwealth WW2 service Date: 5 May 2025

New research ahead of VE Day 80 finds the British public welcomes greater recognition of WW2 soldiers from all Commonwealth countries.

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Who gets to be English?

Who gets to be English? Date: 3 March 2025

“People become English if they were born in England and identify as English,” argues Sunder Katwala – and they are accepted as English by most English people on that basis.

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New commission to hear from Newham residents on inclusion and belonging

New commission to hear from Newham residents on inclusion and belonging Date: 30 January 2025

A new Commission launching this spring aims to hear the views of people across Newham on how to live well together in one of the most diverse places in the UK.

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New Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion

New Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion Date: 30 January 2025

A new, Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion seeks to understand the challenges to cohesion in our society and how we can rebuild community connection.

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Five lessons from Trump’s US victory for the fight against anti-immigrant populism in the UK – and beyond

Five lessons from Trump’s US victory for the fight against anti-immigrant populism in the UK – and beyond Date: 21 January 2025

What can government and advocates in the UK and Europe can learn from the US Presidential campaign for how we talk and act on immigration and asylum?

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Experts and practitioners gather for ‘After the riots’ community cohesion summit

Experts and practitioners gather for ‘After the riots’ community cohesion summit Date: 25 November 2024

Social cohesion practitioners and experts gathered for ‘After the riots: A social cohesion summit’ in London, convened by British Future, Belong and the Together Coalition.

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Understanding “Legitimate concerns” – and how to differentiate them from those with no legitimacy

Understanding “Legitimate concerns” – and how to differentiate them from those with no legitimacy Date: 24 September 2024

As the Prime Minister uses his conference speech to condemn recent outbreaks of racist violence, Sunder Katwala examines the difference between ‘legitimate concerns’ – and those with no legitimacy at all.

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