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Ukippers you can talk to – and those that you can’t

Ukippers you can talk to – and those that you can’t Date: 22 May 2014

The European elections look likely to be the closest political contest in recent memory and all eyes on Ukip. But what happens afterwards, asks Sunder Katwala.

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Lee Rigby’s death should be commemorated with public memorial

Lee Rigby’s death should be commemorated with public memorial Date: 21 May 2014

The family of Fusilier Lee Rigby should not be denied a memorial if they want one, according to a letter in the Telegraph, from faith groups and civil society organisations, which British Future was pleased to support.

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Northern Ireland quietly opens heart to mixed relationships

Northern Ireland quietly opens heart to mixed relationships Date: 16 May 2014

More couples are bridging the Protestant-Catholic divide than ever before, but many remain unwilling to talk about it, writes Jemimah Steinfeld.

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Less racist, but more anxious

Less racist, but more anxious Date: 9 May 2014

Sunder Katwala looks at the sharp decline in racism in British society, and sets out why attempts to label UKIP as a racist party will fail.

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UKIP and the Euros

UKIP and the Euros Date: 8 May 2014

What is UKIP? Why are they doing so well? And what does this mean for British politics? These questions and more were discussed at our briefing event with Dr Matthew Goodwin and Professor Eric Kaufmann, writes Henry Hill.

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Why two million first-time voters won’t turn up in May 2015

Why two million first-time voters won’t turn up in May 2015 Date: 6 May 2014

With a year to go until the 2015 general election, new YouGov research for British Future explores why two million potential first-time voters won’t cast their vote next May, writes Steve Ballinger.

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What have the Poles ever done for us? Quite a lot, say most Britons

What have the Poles ever done for us? Quite a lot, say most Britons Date: 28 April 2014

This week marks 10 years since Polish people gained the right to work in the UK. While the government’s failure to predict how many would come here is still a political hot potato, this has not translated into anti-Polish sentiment among the British public, writes Steve Ballinger.

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Why UKIP’s recent triumphs don’t guarantee 2015 election success

Why UKIP’s recent triumphs don’t guarantee 2015 election success Date: 28 April 2014

UKIP has now got its nose out in front for the first time in the opinion polls. The big questions are what will this mean for the 2015 General Election and for David Cameron’s Conservatives, asks Sunder Katwala.

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‘Drinks on St George!’ – Can tax-free beer bring English together?

‘Drinks on St George!’ – Can tax-free beer bring English together? Date: 23 April 2014

More can still be done to make St George’s Day a truly national event that brings everyone together to celebrate, writes Steve Ballinger.

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