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New net migration figures ‘a reminder of the repercussions of unkept promises’

New net migration figures ‘a reminder of the repercussions of unkept promises’

New net migration figures for the year to June 2024 are a reminder of unkept promises on immigration and a lesson for PM Keir Starmer.

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Experts and practitioners gather for ‘After the riots’ community cohesion summit

Experts and practitioners gather for ‘After the riots’ community cohesion summit Date: 25 November 2024

Social cohesion practitioners and experts gathered for ‘After the riots: A social cohesion summit’ in London, convened by British Future, Belong and the Together Coalition.

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Does the story of migration shape its future?

Does the story of migration shape its future? Date: 14 November 2024

On 12 November, British Future’s Director Sunder Katwala gave the Migration Museum’s Annual Lecture at the Merchant Taylors’ Hall in London.

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Raising awareness of Black and Asian soldiers in World Wars could help tackle prejudice after summer riots

Raising awareness of Black and Asian soldiers in World Wars could help tackle prejudice after summer riots Date: 30 October 2024

New calls for more awareness of service of Black and Asian servicemen in world wars, on 110th anniversary of the first Indian and first Muslim soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross.

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Accountants working in kitchens, IT and insurance specialists working in warehouses: new migrants from Hong Kong struggling to bring their skills to the UK economy

Accountants working in kitchens, IT and insurance specialists working in warehouses: new migrants from Hong Kong struggling to bring their skills to the UK economy Date: 29 October 2024

New research on the challenges facing BN(O) Hong Kongers in finding work and dealing with the cost of living in the UK.

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Asylum accommodation – what should be the priorities for change?

Asylum accommodation – what should be the priorities for change? Date: 23 October 2024

Housing people seeking asylum in hotels is expensive, often unsuitable and can become a flashpoint for community tensions. What are the alternatives?

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Can the next Tory leader tackle the party’s trust deficit on immigration?

Can the next Tory leader tackle the party’s trust deficit on immigration? Date: 28 September 2024

Sunder Katwala examines new findings on public attitudes that show the Conservative party and its new leader needs to win back trust on immigration

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Understanding “Legitimate concerns” – and how to differentiate them from those with no legitimacy

Understanding “Legitimate concerns” – and how to differentiate them from those with no legitimacy Date: 24 September 2024

As the Prime Minister uses his conference speech to condemn recent outbreaks of racist violence, Sunder Katwala examines the difference between ‘legitimate concerns’ – and those with no legitimacy at all.

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“Reform voters are outliers on immigration: they think differently to the majority of the public”

“Reform voters are outliers on immigration: they think differently to the majority of the public” Date: 19 September 2024

New findings from the immigration attitudes tracker show how different the views of Reform voters are from those of the general public.

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‘Skewed perceptions’ impact on UK immigration debate – New research

‘Skewed perceptions’ impact on UK immigration debate – New research Date: 19 September 2024

New research examines shifting public attitudes to immigration and asylum, including key differences in attitudes between voters for different parties, and what that means for the politics of immigration in the new parliament.

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