The State of Us, published one year on from the violent unrest of last summer, presents an authoritative picture of the state of cohesion and community strength in the UK.
The report, by British Future and the Belong Network, details a combination of social tensions and grievances, including polarisation and division, concerns about asylum and immigration, declining political trust and economic pessimism. The authors warn that unrest risks being reignited unless urgent action is taken. They also identify some strong foundations on which to build, including public confidence in cohesion at neighbourhood level and numerous examples of impactful work across the UK to empower communities, build shared identities and strengthen relationships between people from different backgrounds.
Research for the report incorporated the views of 177 UK organisations working on social cohesion and community development, through regional roundtables, as well as 113 written submissions of evidence. A nationally representative survey by Focaldata and eight focus groups in towns and cities across the UK, including in areas that experienced riots, assessed public opinion.
The research is a foundational input to the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, chaired by Sir Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas.
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‘Unlocking Opportunity: The case for Inclusive Employment’
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Prerna Bhardwaj, Mayor of Gerrards Cross;
@Sundersays, British Future.
'Can progressives find a response to populism?' New @sundersays column for @easterneye from Labour Party conference #LPC25 [1/2]
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In a polarised political climate, organisations face new challenges in promoting equality, inclusion and diversity in the workplace. In this blog, @Sundersays outlines practical ways to navigate these choppy waters while respecting core values. [1/3]
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Join us at 6pm on 29 Sept (ACC 11A) to discuss how, in divided times like these, we can make constructive progress on inclusion in the workplace.
With: @AnnelieseDodds @Uma_Kumaran @HayleyTVB
Anna Purchas of @kpmguk and @Heather_Rolfe
Join us at #LabourConference Monday 29 Sept 6pm.
In divisive times, how can we make constructive progress on inclusion in the workplace?
Panel discussion with: @AnnelieseDodds @Uma_Kumaran; @HayleyTVB; Anna Purchas of
@kpmgukl and @Heather_Rolfe (Chair)
At a time of such polarisation, how can we make constructive progress on inclusion in the workplace?
Join us at #LabourConference Monday 29 Sept 6pm
to discuss with: @AnnelieseDodds @Uma_Kumaran @HayleyTVB Anna Purchas of @kpmguk @Heather_Rolfe (Chair)
ACC arena, Meeting room 11A
At a time of such polarisation, how can we make constructive progress on inclusion in the workplace?
Join us at #LabourConference Monday 29 Sept 6pm
to discuss with: @AnnelieseDodds @Uma_Kumaran @HayleyTVB Anna Purchas of @kpmguk @Heather_Rolfe (Chair)
ACC arena, Meeting room 11A
"Black and Asian people have increasingly equal opportunities to reach the top, but a viscerally and unacceptably unequal experience of public space" - @sundersays asks in his @easterneye column:
'Why are we going backwards on racism in Britain?'
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