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Free movement: a conundrum for Cameron, and for UKIP too

Free movement: a conundrum for Cameron, and for UKIP too Date: 21 November 2014

As victory for Mark Reckless in Rochester and Strood gives UKIP its second MP, it also confirms that immigration and the EU look set to remain near the top of David Cameron’s “things to worry about” list

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How to talk about immigration

How to talk about immigration Date: 19 November 2014

British Future’s new report ‘How To Talk About Immigration’ sets out the challenges for all sides when it comes to discussing and regaining trust on one of the most hotly contested issue in British politics.

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Let the poppies return to the Tower in 2018

Let the poppies return to the Tower in 2018 Date: 8 November 2014

Would it not be enormously popular and poignant to see this fantastic installation recreated once again in 2018, in the run up to the centenary of the 1918 armistice itself?

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‘Poppy Headscarf’ launches to mark centenary of first Victoria Cross for Muslim soldier

‘Poppy Headscarf’ launches to mark centenary of first Victoria Cross for Muslim soldier Date: 31 October 2014

A new ‘Poppy Headscarf’ launches today, backed by the Islamic Society of Britain, to raise money for the Poppy Appeal and offer British Muslims a new way to mark Remembrance.

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Legacy of Sikh and Muslim soldiers of WW1 explored

Legacy of Sikh and Muslim soldiers of WW1 explored Date: 29 October 2014

British Future’s recent study into public attitudes to the First World War centenary showed that the single biggest increase in public knowledge about WW1 relates to the contribution of soldiers from the Empire and the Commonwealth who fought for Britain. Things Unseen produced two radio programmes looking at the contribution of Muslim and Sikh soldiers, why they fought, and the importance of that historical legacy now.

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New study finds strong appetite for learning WW1 history

New study finds strong appetite for learning WW1 history Date: 26 October 2014

A new study by British Future shows that the media, government and public bodies have set the right tone for the First World War centenary, and an appetite remains to learn more about Britain’s history.

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PM: ‘Islamic State’ name ‘an insult to Islam’

PM: ‘Islamic State’ name ‘an insult to Islam’ Date: 16 October 2014

Prime Minister David Cameron, speaking on ITV’s The Agenda on Monday about terrorist group ISIS, notably referred to the group as “so-called Islamic State, ”adding: “I don’t think we should call them that because it’s an insult to Islam”.

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Douglas Carswell, UKIP’s optimistic moderniser

Douglas Carswell, UKIP’s optimistic moderniser Date: 9 October 2014

Douglas Carswell’s “Bright Purple” venture, to create a future-facing UKIP, may be the most audacious modernisation project in British politics, writes Sunder Katwala.

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‘How do you make promises you can keep on immigration?’ fringe panel asked

‘How do you make promises you can keep on immigration?’ fringe panel asked Date: 1 October 2014

British Future and ConservativeHome asked “how do you make promises you can keep on immigration?” to Owen Paterson MP, Mark Field MP, Isabel Oakeshott and Sunder Katwala

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