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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.

Next parliament will be most diverse ever, finds new projection – but ‘big change’ opportunity could be missed

Next parliament will be most diverse ever, finds new projection – but ‘big change’ opportunity could be missed Date: 7 January 2024

New British Future projection finds ethnic minority representation in parliament set to rise to around 12% after the General Election, regardless of the political outcome – making the next UK parliament the most diverse ever.

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British public supports closer UK relationship with EU – new research

British public supports closer UK relationship with EU – new research Date: 9 December 2023

New research into UK attitudes to future UK-EU relations finds an appetite for Britain to cooperate more closely with Europe.

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Taking responsibility for how we talk about race

Taking responsibility for how we talk about race Date: 19 October 2023

Conservative ministers Nus Ghani and Steve Baker both called for government voices to strive for language on issues of identity and race that could bridge divides rather than widen them.

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How can arts and heritage help us find common ground on inclusive histories?

How can arts and heritage help us find common ground on inclusive histories? Date: 6 September 2023

New research offers fresh insights for cultural and heritage practitioners about work on inclusive histories that confidently navigates ‘culture war’ polarisation.

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How can Labour navigate ‘culture clash’ divides?

How can Labour navigate ‘culture clash’ divides? Date: 4 September 2023

A new paper from Labour Together and British Future examines how we can bridge our divides and stop our culture clashes from turning into a culture war.

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Flags fly across Britain to mark Windrush 75th anniversary

Flags fly across Britain to mark Windrush 75th anniversary Date: 20 June 2023

Events are taking place across Britain this week to mark Thursday’s 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Windrush.

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Why football must play its part in the Windrush 75th anniversary

Why football must play its part in the Windrush 75th anniversary Date: 20 June 2023

Paul Elliott – former footballer, co-founder of Kick it Out and FA Special adviser – on how football has been transformed by Britain’s diversity and why it must be part of an agenda for future change.

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Report examines attitudes to race today as Britain marks 75th Windrush anniversary

Report examines attitudes to race today as Britain marks 75th Windrush anniversary Date: 7 June 2023

A new report from British Future, ‘Why the Windrush matters today,’ provides a ‘state of the nation’ picture of public attitudes to race and diversity in Britain ahead of the 75th anniversary of the Windrush arriving in Tilbury in 1948.

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What does the public know and think about the Windrush?

What does the public know and think about the Windrush? Date: 7 June 2023

Steve Ballinger examines the new research into public awareness and appetite for celebrating the Windrush 75th anniversary this year.

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