On the eve of the Euros, new research from British Future and the Centre for English Identity and Politics examines English identity, race and football today.
The new findings, with polling from Number Cruncher Politics including a 2,000-strong sample of ethnic minority respondents, are published in the report Beyond a 90-minute nation: Why it’s time for an inclusive England outside the stadium.
The research examines:
Sunder Katwala of British Future looks at how football changed who we thought of as English and how we move beyond being a ‘90-minute nation’; while John Denham of the Centre for English Identity and Politics writes about how we could build an inclusive English identity outside the stadium.
We’re delighted to be shortlisted for @SmartThinktank’s inaugural Think Tank of the Year Award 2025!
Proud to be recognised for our research, impact and contribution to the UK policy debate.
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Our @sundersays is on the @BBCRadio4 Today Debate with Amol Rajan tonight at 8pm, discussing “Has the UK given up on freedom of speech?”
Our @sundersays column for @easterneye this week on the Gaza peace deal, efforts to bolster UK community relations after the Manchester attack, and book-burning free speech advocates {1/2]
How can we help make workplaces fair and inclusive? At Labour & Conservative conferences, British Future (with @kpmguk) brought together politicians, business leaders & experts to explore how to unlock opportunity for all. Read more below [1/2]
Moment of reflection planned one week on from Manchester synagogue attack
Moment of reflection planned one week on from Manchester synagogue attack
Communities across the UK are being encouraged to hold vigils, light candles, or have moments of silence.
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"Are you representing an organisation here?", I asked a Muslim attendee. “I’m here as a Mancunian mate,’ he replied. “That’s what I’m representing.”
Our Avaes Mohammad's reflections from Friday's vigil in Manchester following the appalling Synagogue attack. [1/2]
The new 'Pride in Place' programme "fires the starting gun in Labour’s race to address the sense of national decline fuelling polarisation & populism," writes our @jakepuddle – but ministers should be wary of presenting it as a silver bullet to heal divides. [1/2]
Profile in @guardian today of our Director @sundersays, talking about British Future's work and immigration, race, prejudice, flags and patriotism – and why he's still optimistic about Britain
How do those working for fairness and inclusion in the workplace differentiate hostile backlash from legitimate critique and challenge?
If you’re at @Conservatives party conference today, join us to discuss (Midland Hotel, Trafford, 6pm)
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Farage refused to confirm whether Hong Kongers would be exempt from his plans to jettison ‘indefinite leave to remain’ (ILR) status.
Asked about those fleeing Beijing’s authoritarianism in the former city state, the Reform leader was unequivocal: ‘800,000 people are due to…
