Date: 16 May 2014
More couples are bridging the Protestant-Catholic divide than ever before, but many remain unwilling to talk about it, writes Jemimah Steinfeld.
Date: 4 February 2014
As we enter the period of 1914-18 centenaries, Northern Ireland offers some pointers as to how to tackle some of the more difficult issues the rest of the UK will face, such as the nature of the war and how it should be commemorated, writes Richard Grayson.
Date: 16 October 2012
Youth unemployment and a failure of multi-culturalism have fed into the current troubles in Northern Ireland, writes Dr Robin Wilson.
Date: 6 December 2011
Some years ago a Council of Europe expert visiting Belfast as part of a study on cultural diversity was struck by a meeting with representatives of the small Chinese, Indian and Pakistani communities. Not only did his interlocutors feel that the overwhelming focus in Northern Ireland on the divide between the two main cultural ‘traditions’ left their identities marginalised, but also those in attendance who were drawn from the Protestant and Catholic communities felt that a broader approach to cultural diversity would be welcome for its own sake and in helping to lower the political intensity of sectarian debates.
More than half of Muslims experienced prejudice based on their religion in the last year, but three-quarters still feel the UK is a good place to be Muslim, finds a new report, ‘Understanding Anti-Muslim Hostility: Foundations for Action’ by
@britishfuture @BMuslimTrust [1/4]
‘X accused of giving racists impunity after failing to take down ‘n-word’ and ‘p-word’ abuse’ - @guardian
X accused of giving racists ‘impunity’ after refusing to bar N- and P-word posts
Site takes no action over hate posts against UK politicians including Kemi Badenoch, Shabana Mahmood and Zia Yusuf
www.theguardian.com
‘Windrush anniversary must focus on legacy and unfinished justice’ @ppvernon writes for the @JamaicaGleaner
Patrick Vernon | Windrush anniversary must focus on legacy and unfinished justice
As Britain gets ready to celebrate another Windrush Day on June 22, I use the opportunity to reflect on what I...
jamaica-gleaner.com
Published today: ‘After the fall: Why hasn’t falling immigration changed public attitudes?’ reporting the 2026 findings of British Future’s annual Immigration Attitudes Tracker. 🧵
What does the public really think about immigration? Coming soon: The 2026 Immigration Attitudes Tracker report from British Future. Published 00.01 Thurs 21 May, ahead of the new ONS net migration stats at 9.30am that day.
'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]
