What Are The Main Trends in Religion and Values in Britain?
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Location: 61, Whitehall, London, SW1A 2ET
There have been dramatic shifts in religion and values in Britain over the last 50 years. This event, closing a series of events put on by Religion & Society, summarises these changes, and debates their significance for politics and public life.
The panel will include:
Linda Woodhead, Professor of Sociology of Religion at Lancaster University
Grace Davie, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at the University of Exeter
Cole Moreton, a freelance journalist who writes for The Mail on Sunday and The Independent
Aaqil Ahmed, Commissioning Editor Religion and Head of Religion and Ethics at the BBC
Find out more here.
British Future’s latest activity on Twitter
More than 2.5 million South Asian soldiers served in WW2, yet only 52% of the public know this shared history.
To raise awareness, the My Family Legacy campaign is asking British Asians to share stories & pictures of ancestors who served.
A special commemoration event this evening will honour two South Asian WW2 veterans who died this year, Havildar Major Rajindar Singh Dhatt MBE and Sergeant Mohammad Hussain. [Thread]
As Newham Mayor @rokhsanafiaz says, the Independent Commission on Inclusion and Belonging in Multi-Ethnic Newham wants to hear from Newham residents.
If you live in Newham, click here to find out more and fill in the residents' survey:
Through our joint commission with @britishfuture, we’re listening to residents & tackling inequalities linked to class, ethnicity & faith.
Building a Fairer Newham means embedding fairness across all services, for every resident.
https://www.newham.gov.uk/public-health-safety/new-commission-wants-hear-residents-partners-inclusion-belonging
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Djed Spence hopes to inspire a new generation if he becomes the first Muslim player to represent the England men's team.
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UK to tighten family member rules for asylum cases - bbc
UK suspends refugee family reunion applications
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https://www.politico.eu/article/operation-raise-the-colours-st-georges-cross-union-jack-flags-britain-immigration-far-right-protests/
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New column marking #VJDay80 today from @sundersays for @EasternEye
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Ahead of the 80th anniversary of #VJDay tomorrow, @sundersays writes for @easterneye on the importance today of commemorating the multi-ethnic, multi-faith armies that won the war [1/2]
