Date: 2 July 2019
Nine in ten people in England now agree that being English is not about colour, according to new research published today
Date: 27 June 2019
The rise of the England women’s football team is something we can all cheer about, writes Lucy Buckerfield
Date: 18 June 2019
Pupils at a Wolverhampton primary school are learning how to stand up to hatred and prejudice, writes Steve Ballinger.
Date: 14 June 2019
The BBC ‘Crossing Divides’ season is holding an ‘on the move’ day today, to encourage people to spark conversations on their journeys. Could we talk to each other more on public transport?
Date: 12 June 2019
Fluency in English is one of the most important factors underpinning integration. But a new report reveals the difficulties refugees face in accessing the English language classes they need to rebuild their lives in the UK
Date: 6 June 2019
At a special event with British Future, Home Secretary Sajid Javid discusses the challenges of immigration, integration and identity in British society today, in conversation with Sunder Katwala.
Date: 23 April 2019
Most people think we should do more to mark national moments – like St George’s Day – that can bring people together, writes Steve Ballinger
Date: 13 April 2019
Most people quite like the idea of a ‘Festival of Britain’, writes Steve Ballinger: but 2022 would be the worst-possible year to hold it.
Date: 11 April 2019
The European elections: what will happen? What will it mean for our wider politics? And what should we do if, as some fear, it turns nasty?
All Lords amendments rejected by the Commons, back to the Lords we go
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Great film from @Wolves showing the power of football to build a shared identity, across our differences. #OnePack
Thrilled the Pepshop PR campaign @MrKennyCampbell and I ran for @100Windrush is @CIPR_Global Excellence Awards nominated. A fantastic story working with fantastic people. @MykaellRiley @ppvernon @sundersays @DJTrevorNelson @steveballinger @BritishFuture #Windrush75 #CIPRexcel
Lords vote last night again insists that Rwanda Bill be amended. Commons expected to reject amendments and return Bill to Lords today https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/16/rwanda-bill-delayed-for-at-least-a-day-after-lords-pass-amendments?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
‘Defiance’ on @Channel4 is required viewing for youngsters with higher expectations of society, writes @sundersays
Defiance is required viewing for youngsters with higher expectations of society - EasternEye
By exploring the British Asian experience of racism, resistance and social conflict across the scorching summers of ...
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I reviewed "Another England" by @CarolineLucas for today's Observer, in which the outgoing Green MP appeals to her fellow progressives not to fear a rising English national consciousness, but rather to speak to Englishness & to seek to shape its future
Reports that Lords may send back the Rwanda Bill to the Commons with amendments one more time.
Reminder that our polling with @focaldataHQ found the public backs most of the Lords amendments:
Public backs Lords in clash with government on Rwanda bill – new poll - British Future
New polling for British Future finds the public agrees with amendments to the Safety of Rwanda Bill proposed by the House of Lords.
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Rwanda: crossbench peer Lord McDonald of Salford enumerates the various reasons why the Lords should stand firm on its amendments to the government's Bill
Peers know the Rwanda bill is flawed and dangerous. We must use every power to oppose it | Simon...
Standing firm on our amendments would mean the Commons backs down or loses the bill, says Lord McDonald, former ...
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Thread from our @sundersays on the government's Rwanda scheme and the fantasy numbers being briefed to friendly newspapers (saying Rwanda could take up to 30k people when reality is closer to 300 per year)
As Parliament debates the 'Safety of Rwanda' Bill again this week, a reminder of our @focaldataHQ polling, which found that the majority of the public support almost all of the Lords' amendments.
https://www.britishfuture.org/public-backs-lords-in-clash-with-government-on-rwanda-bill-new-poll/
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