‘After the riots,’ by British Future, Belong and the Together Coalition, sets out a 12-point plan of policy proposals to address a “vacuum on communities policy,” following the summer riots.
Trying to move on from the violent disorder without addressing its causes or putting in place the foundations to address them, the publication says, could “risk recurring episodes of the kind of disturbances we have seen, and increased polarisation and social conflict in future.”
Instead, “Central government needs to provide leadership and a policy strategy, empowering local stakeholders to take action,” with a national social cohesion strategy and resources supporting and empowering local strategies from councils.
The report includes recommendations for increasing social contact between people from different backgrounds in communities; piloting restorative justice programmes; pressuring social media companies to tackle hate speech and mis/disinformation and helping children to identify misinformation; and ensuring that asylum accommodation does not become a focus for community grievances.
UK-France migration deal comes into force today [1/3]
UK-French small boats pilot plan comes into force today
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper won't put a number on migrant returns to France
The "one-in, one-out" deal, which starts today, will see some of those arriving in the UK returned to France.
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Government pledges extra £100m to tackle people smuggling
Extra 300 officers to tackle smugglers behind small boat trips
Funding will go towards extra National Crime Agency officers as well as new technology and equipment.
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Our @sundersays is reviewing the papers today from 9am on @BBCRadio4 Broadcasting House with @bbcpaddy
I have some good news for election nerds - "The British General Election of 2024" will be out this autumn, and if you're quick you can grab a 25% pre-order discount from Waterstone's by ordering your copy by 31st July, just enter code SUMMER25
ICYMI: British Future is recruiting for 3 posts:
1) Senior Researcher on a new race equity project;
2) Manager for new ‘South Asian Bridgers Forum’ to strengthen South Asian inter-faith/community solidarity;
3) Events and Parliamentary Networks Manager
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"The #Lionesses have strengthened an idea of England that can belong to everybody who calls this country home and who wants to identify with being part of it," writes @sundersays – reporting from a Katwala household celebrating England's victory in the Women's Euros [1/2]
"People are extremely angry."
A year on from the Southport riots, some parts of the UK are still "seething with anger", academic Dr Lisa Mackenzie says.
Sunder Kattwala, director of British Future, insists the long-term "underlying causes" of the riots haven't been dealt with.
"None of the conditions from last summer have gone away. Violence might not happen, but the absence of riots shouldn’t be anybody’s test for cohesion in our country.” Our @sundersays on @Channel4News last night on anti-migrant protests one year on from last summer's riots.
The Fourcast: Will UK anti-migrant protests explode into riots again? Jackie Long with Sunder Katwala, Lisa McKenzie and Imam Adam Kelwick. This is the full half hour podcast conversation, which was also excerpted on tonight's @Channel4News
Congratulations to our valiant @Lionesses! 🦁🦁🦁
A message from The King following the team’s victory at the Women’s Euros 2025.
#WEURO2025
