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Boyle’s vision taps British pride in countryside

Boyle’s vision taps British pride in countryside Date: 13 June 2012

Danny Boyle has tapped straight into the heart of the national psyche, and what makes Britain distinct, with his colourful countryside concept of the Olympic opening.

British Future polling shows that across Britain, not just in England as some sceptics argue, there is immense pride in our green pleasant lands, from the Lake District, to Snowdonia and the Highlands.

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Black Power icon inspires young British filmmakers

Black Power icon inspires young British filmmakers Date: 12 June 2012

The Pod Academy’s Director Tess Woodcraft speaks about meeting Dr John Carlos, one of the men behind the iconic Black Power salute at the 1968 Olympics, and the new generation of Brits it has inspired.

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“It means a united people,” says celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala

“It means a united people,” says celebrity chef Cyrus Todiwala Date: 12 June 2012

Chef and restauranteur Cyrus Todiwala spoke to British Future over the Jubilee weekend about what the Jubilee meant to him and the monarchy’s role in modern Britain.

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“Everybody has two flags”

“Everybody has two flags” Date: 11 June 2012

The upsurge in belief in an English identity over the past five years is not the threat to modern Britain that many English believe it to be, says British Future director Sunder Katwala in a new interview.

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What the Jubilee said about who we are today

What the Jubilee said about who we are today Date: 6 June 2012

Sunder Katwala sets out how the monarchy has become more relevant in a multi-ethnic Britain, reflecting a royal history of immigration and integration.

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Refugees kick off the Jubilee weekend

Refugees kick off the Jubilee weekend Date: 4 June 2012

British Future hosted a Jubilee street party on Friday as a way of both celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee and acknowledging the contribution that refugees have made to British society during her reign.

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Jubilee letter to The Times

Jubilee letter to The Times Date: 31 May 2012

As British Future heads off to one of the first Jubilee street parties of the weekend to celebrate with refugees in Brixton today, we have written to The Times in honour of the Queen’s Jubilee to acknowledge the contribution that refugees have made to Britain during the Queen’s reign.

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Refugees get bunting out to celebrate Jubilee

Refugees get bunting out to celebrate Jubilee Date: 31 May 2012

“I’m looking forward to celebrating my 55 years in Britain,” said refugee Bob Vertes, who will be attending a street party in Brixton this week.

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What makes Britain and the Brits what we are today?

What makes Britain and the Brits what we are today? Date: 30 May 2012

British Future hosted a breakfast debate in a London pub on what has been the most influential factor on modern British society.

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