Here are some of the ways in which British Future responded to the events of the year of the Covid pandemic – and how it reshaped the public conversations about social connection, race, immigration and identity.
Jill Rutter reports from our discussions in Scotland as part of the Talk/together project.
Having accidentally met the net migration target that dogged his predecessors, largely by accident, what next for PM Boris Jonson’s immigration policy?
Unemployment and integration were top of mind throughout our talk/together discussions with people in the West Midlands, writes Jake Puddle.
New research for Talk/together finds that people value community, neighbours and friends – as well, of course, as the NHS – for helping them through Covid.
Jill Rutter reports from our Talk/together discussions in the North-east of England, where worries about jobs and the economy and distrust of politicians were tempered by community spirit and lockdown stoicism.
The winning Biden-Harris ticket told at least three stories of integration in American public life, writes Sunder Katwala.
COVID-19, food poverty, Brexit and housing were central themes of Talk/together discussions across the East of England, writes Jake Puddle.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Leader Keir Starmer voice support for the ‘Remember Together’ initiative, which urges greater efforts to commemorate black and Asian servicemen and women from the Second World War.
British Future reports examine public attitudes and make recommendations for change on topics ranging from future immigration and integration policy to how communications can help combat prejudice."
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