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.
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.
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.
Date: 7 June 2023
Steve Ballinger examines the new research into public awareness and appetite for celebrating the Windrush 75th anniversary this year.
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 May 2023
The monarchy will need to do more if it is to appeal to younger people and ethnic minorities, finds new research for British Future
Date: 13 January 2023
Voices from across UK society – from sport and culture to politics, faith and business – are speaking out about why Windrush 75 matters and what they will be doing to mark the anniversary this year.
Date: 1 December 2022
A project to understand public attitudes to the UK’s future relationship with EU countries post-Brexit.
Date: 30 August 2022
The debate about race in the UK has become mired in polarised arguments about language. A new essay collection edited by British Future and Bright Blue brings together new proposals for action on race in the UK.
Date: 12 August 2022
A new report examines how major sporting and cultural events can help bridge divides, connecting people from different backgrounds and building a shared and inclusive identity.
'Three weeks, three months, or three years? The uncertain future of Keir Starmer'' – new
@sundersays column for @easterneye :
https://www.easterneye.biz/keir-starmer-resignation-speculation
Most of the public does not like the way in which the England flag has been dragged into polarised debates about identity and race, according to new research published today by British Future, one month out from St George's Day. [Thread]
Faith leaders urge Government to 'slow down and rethink' changes to settlement rules, in a letter published in The Guardian today 🧵
Angela Rayner has warned that the Labour government proposals to make it harder for migrants already in the UK to settle permanently are "un-British" and a "breach of trust" - BBC News report
Angela Rayner warns against 'un-British' immigration reforms
Most migrant workers will have to wait longer to qualify for permanent residence under the government's proposals.
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Faith leaders urge government to rethink settlement changes that “risk undermining” community cohesion [1/3]
Our @sundersays will be on @BBCRadio4 'The Week in Westminster' at 11 today discussing the new govt cohesion plan and definition of anti-Muslim prejudice
BBC Radio 4 - The Week in Westminster
Radio 4's weekly assessment of developments at Westminster
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An independent commission examining inclusion and belonging in Newham – London's most diverse borough – has today published its final report, setting out recommendations to strengthen community connection and make the borough a national beacon of good practice [1/3]
"Her focus on so-called ‘pull-factors’ – an approach tried and tested without success by Conservative Home Secretaries before her – has been shown not to work." Our @sundersays on Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's speech today.
The Modern Cockney Festival opens next week with events throughout March, including on the 16th marking the 90th anniversary of the Battle of Cable Street.
More details at: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/moderncockneyfestival
'From Diwali to Discord: What Happened to Leicester’s Shared Belonging?'
As a new report examines the 2022 Leicester unrest, our Avaes Mohammed speaks to people from South Asian communities in the city about what needs to change. [1/2]
