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Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised’ comments cross the line between debate and division

Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised’ comments cross the line between debate and division

It is legitimate to discuss immigration levels, says Sunder Katwala – but not with inflammatory language that sets different groups of people against each other.

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PM’s welcome words on cohesion must be followed with national action

PM’s welcome words on cohesion must be followed with national action Date: 5 February 2026

It is important that the PM has set out a vision for social cohesion. But we now need to see a clear, long-term plan to turn the vision into reality, writes Sunder Katwala.

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Looking Back at 2025: Highlights from British Future

Looking Back at 2025: Highlights from British Future Date: 17 December 2025

Kirren Rathor reflects on 2025, a year of insight and impact at British Future.

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On the Englishness of Sir Tom Stoppard

On the Englishness of Sir Tom Stoppard Date: 3 December 2025

Sunder Katwala reflects on the life and shifting identity of playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who has died aged 84.

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Immigration falling but public still thinks it is going up – new research

Immigration falling but public still thinks it is going up – new research Date: 27 November 2025

Findings from the British Future/Ipsos Immigration Attitudes Tracker find attitudes hardening but still nuanced, with significant misperceptions about numbers and asylum.

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Make social media lawful again – or risk the UK sliding into a racist time warp

Make social media lawful again – or risk the UK sliding into a racist time warp Date: 13 November 2025

The UK risks sliding into a ‘time warp’ of 70s-style racism unless social media platforms are made to remove hateful content, writes Sunder Katwala.

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In divided times, it’s important to remember the history that binds us

In divided times, it’s important to remember the history that binds us Date: 6 November 2025

Remembering the history that binds our multi-ethnic, multi-faith society is more important than ever in divided times like these, writes Sunder Katwala ahead of Remembrance Sunday.

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Unlocking Opportunity: Talking inclusion in the Workplace at Party Conferences


Unlocking Opportunity: Talking inclusion in the Workplace at Party Conferences
 Date: 10 October 2025

Steve Ballinger reports from British Future events at Labour and Conservative conferences focused on inclusion in the workplace.

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The Pride in Place Programme: an important step in the right direction, but no silver bullet

The Pride in Place Programme: an important step in the right direction, but no silver bullet Date: 8 October 2025

Devolving power and money will help build community connection, but government must also show leadership to address threats to social cohesion, writes Jake Puddle. 

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“I’m here as a Mancunian – that’s what I’m representing”

“I’m here as a Mancunian – that’s what I’m representing” Date: 6 October 2025

British Future’s Avaes Mohammad reports from Friday’s vigil in Manchester following the appalling Synagogue attack.

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