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Bradford’s Sandy Lane Primary School’s trip to Wembley

Bradford’s Sandy Lane Primary School’s trip to Wembley Date: 30 July 2013

Bradford City’s 3-0 win against Northampton Town on 18th May …

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Birth of a changing nation

Birth of a changing nation Date: 22 July 2013

There could well be at least 10 babies born today at St Mary’s Hospital in London, of which one boy or girl born will be a future king or queen. They will be among around 373 babies born in London today, and perhaps 2,268 babies born across the United Kingdom. These babies born on 22 July 2013 offer a snapshot of the Britain that the young prince or princess will grow up with, writes Sunder Katwala.

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Stats reveal Murray victory a moment of unity across UK

Stats reveal Murray victory a moment of unity across UK Date: 8 July 2013

As Andy Murray broke the most unwanted record in tennis, 77 years without a British men’s champion, there has been a lot of debate about how much of a British victory this was. However, the statistics highlight that all corners of the UK were united behind Murray, not just Scotland, writes Douglas Jefferson.

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Is the Olympic flame still burning bright?

Is the Olympic flame still burning bright? Date: 2 July 2013

At Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium where the IPC Athletics Grand Prix was held, the Olympic flames still seemed to be burning bright. Were people there because of a sense of nostalgia or did last year’s Games stir something greater – and more lasting – in the nation, asks Jo Tanner.

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Windrush Day ‘an opportunity to give thanks’

Windrush Day ‘an opportunity to give thanks’ Date: 21 June 2013

In a letter to The Times, nearly 100 individuals and organisations have called Windrush Day an opportunity to give thanks for the positive contribution to Britain of modern immigrations and integration. Signatories include politicians from each of the main parties and both Houses of Parliament, faith groups, academics, business leaders, trade unions and cultural figures such as authors Zadie Smith and Malorie Blackman.

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Analyse this: As British as fish and chips?

Analyse this: As British as fish and chips? Date: 10 June 2013

As events take place across the UK to celebrate Refugee Week, new polling suggests that people value the contribution of migrants, and in particular refugees, with Sigmund Freud being ranked the refugee to have contributed the most to the UK.

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People unite at Woolwich mosque in sign of solidarity

People unite at Woolwich mosque in sign of solidarity Date: 4 June 2013

The people of Woolwich, those of all faiths and none, refuse to be defined by the recent brutal killing of Drummer Lee Rigby. Their Woolwich is a place of community, where people of all backgrounds live together, side by side. And it is that Woolwich which gathered on Friday 31st May at the Greenwich Islamic Centre, writes Jo Tanner.

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Afghan interpreter deal will fail to protect enough, says David Davis

Afghan interpreter deal will fail to protect enough, says David Davis Date: 28 May 2013

In a letter published in the Times newspaper, a mix of parliamentary, military and campaigning voices welcome the government’s commitment to offer asylum to some of the interpreters, but are concerned that the terms will arbitrarily deny protection to many who need it.

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After Woolwich: how the media got it wrong and how the public can get it right

After Woolwich: how the media got it wrong and how the public can get it right Date: 24 May 2013

Too many titles handed the killers in Woolwich the megaphone they craved. Those who quietly reject the offer of hatred and division deserve to be heard too, writes Sunder Katwala.

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British Future’s latest activity on Twitter