British Future
@britishfuture.bsky.social
The conversations we need on integration and migration, identity and race.Contact: info@britishfuture.org
Director: @sundersays.bsky.social
Director: @sundersays.bsky.social
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PUBLISHED TODAY: ‘Noise & Nuance: What the public really thinks about immigration’ – new findings from the British Future/Ipsos Immigration Attitudes Tracker, which has studied public opinion on immigration and asylum since 2015 [🧵]
Our @sundersays.bsky.social talking to @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk at 1pm about Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice refusing to condemn Reform mayoral candidate who said David Lammy should “go home to the Caribbean”.
December 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Our @sundersays.bsky.social talking to @shelaghfogarty.bsky.social on @lbc.co.uk at 1pm about Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice refusing to condemn Reform mayoral candidate who said David Lammy should “go home to the Caribbean”.
'Shabana Mahmood's control challenge won't tackle racism on its own,' writes @sundersays.bsky.social for @easterneye.bsky.social
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Shabana Mahmood's control challenge won't tackle racism on its own
A centre-left government does need to demonstrate control to unlock compassion for refugee protection, and secure confidence in the broader contribution of well-managed immigration.
www.easterneye.biz
December 17, 2025 at 5:26 PM
'Shabana Mahmood's control challenge won't tackle racism on its own,' writes @sundersays.bsky.social for @easterneye.bsky.social
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‘Ministers finalising definition of anti-Muslim hatred’, reports BBC
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Ministers finalising definition of anti-Muslim hatred
The draft definition does not include the term Islamophobia, after concerns were raised over freedom of speech.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 15, 2025 at 9:49 PM
‘Ministers finalising definition of anti-Muslim hatred’, reports BBC
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Daniel Kruger claiming he hadn't seen this call from Reform's Mayoral candidate for David "Lammy must go home to the Caribbean" so didn't know what "context" it might have been in your make it less racist
the 'context':
December 15, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Daniel Kruger claiming he hadn't seen this call from Reform's Mayoral candidate for David "Lammy must go home to the Caribbean" so didn't know what "context" it might have been in your make it less racist
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There were 2 Labour Cabinet Ministers last week on TalkTV Harry Cole slot which plans to invite back an overt racist who'd ban the Home Secretary, Lord Chancellor, Leader of the Opposition & Deputy Speaker from parliament & all blacks, Asians, Jews, Hindus, Muslims & Sikhs from the civil service!
December 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
There were 2 Labour Cabinet Ministers last week on TalkTV Harry Cole slot which plans to invite back an overt racist who'd ban the Home Secretary, Lord Chancellor, Leader of the Opposition & Deputy Speaker from parliament & all blacks, Asians, Jews, Hindus, Muslims & Sikhs from the civil service!
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An attempt to remove the stories of Black GIs from a second world war cemetery in the Netherlands ran into stiff resistance
✏️ Gordon Darroch
✏️ Gordon Darroch
Donald Trump takes on history – and loses
An attempt to remove the stories of Black GIs from a second world war cemetery in the Netherlands ran into stiff resistance
www.thenewworld.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 10:49 AM
An attempt to remove the stories of Black GIs from a second world war cemetery in the Netherlands ran into stiff resistance
✏️ Gordon Darroch
✏️ Gordon Darroch
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"Migrants who came to the UK on skilled work visas in 2022-23 will make a net contribution of £47bn to the public finances over their lifetime, according to new estimates from the government’s Migration Advisory Committee."
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
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Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
December 11, 2025 at 6:09 PM
"Migrants who came to the UK on skilled work visas in 2022-23 will make a net contribution of £47bn to the public finances over their lifetime, according to new estimates from the government’s Migration Advisory Committee."
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
Not surprising, but some observations (1/n)
www.ft.com/content/10da...
"We can take some solace in the fact that this offer to import the Trump and Vance doctrine into our own politics is something we will get to decide for ourselves at the ballot box." Our @sundersays.bsky.social letter to @thetimes.com on Trump's fears for Europe's 'civilisational erasure' [1/2]
December 10, 2025 at 8:19 AM
"We can take some solace in the fact that this offer to import the Trump and Vance doctrine into our own politics is something we will get to decide for ourselves at the ballot box." Our @sundersays.bsky.social letter to @thetimes.com on Trump's fears for Europe's 'civilisational erasure' [1/2]
"Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to urgently curb joint human rights laws so that member states can take tougher action to protect their borders and see off the rise of the populist right across the continent," reports @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
Starmer urges Europe’s leaders to curb ECHR to halt rise of far right
Exclusive: PM calls for members of European convention on human rights to allow tougher action to protect borders
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:13 AM
"Keir Starmer has called on European leaders to urgently curb joint human rights laws so that member states can take tougher action to protect their borders and see off the rise of the populist right across the continent," reports @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/law/2025/dec...
"The 61-year-old political leader obviously cannot change how his 16-year-old self behaved... What Farage can control in 2025 is what he does or does not want to say to those directly involved, or the broader public." @sundersays.bsky.social @easterneye.bsky.social www.easterneye.biz/nigel-farage...
Why allegations from Farage’s schooldays remain central to judging his fitness to lead
Only a third of the British public, overall, are confident that Reform is not racist
www.easterneye.biz
December 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
"The 61-year-old political leader obviously cannot change how his 16-year-old self behaved... What Farage can control in 2025 is what he does or does not want to say to those directly involved, or the broader public." @sundersays.bsky.social @easterneye.bsky.social www.easterneye.biz/nigel-farage...
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A mission for 2026 ...
"A shared pride can unite England – in a way that prejudice never could. We should show how to use the moments of next year – not just the World Cup, but St George’s Day too to show how an inclusive pride can defeat prejudice and help to bring our diverse country together"
"A shared pride can unite England – in a way that prejudice never could. We should show how to use the moments of next year – not just the World Cup, but St George’s Day too to show how an inclusive pride can defeat prejudice and help to bring our diverse country together"
December 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
A mission for 2026 ...
"A shared pride can unite England – in a way that prejudice never could. We should show how to use the moments of next year – not just the World Cup, but St George’s Day too to show how an inclusive pride can defeat prejudice and help to bring our diverse country together"
"A shared pride can unite England – in a way that prejudice never could. We should show how to use the moments of next year – not just the World Cup, but St George’s Day too to show how an inclusive pride can defeat prejudice and help to bring our diverse country together"
With the World Cup draw today, @sundersays.bsky.social @easterneye.bsky.social column reports from the Lionesses game at Wembley. "It would be hard to find a more inclusive pride and patriotism than the way in which the Wembley crowd were cheering on the Lionesses"
www.easterneye.biz/lionesses-su...
www.easterneye.biz/lionesses-su...
What the Lionesses’ success reveals about unity and diversity in England
Expert says sport serves as a bridge between communities.
www.easterneye.biz
December 5, 2025 at 7:53 AM
With the World Cup draw today, @sundersays.bsky.social @easterneye.bsky.social column reports from the Lionesses game at Wembley. "It would be hard to find a more inclusive pride and patriotism than the way in which the Wembley crowd were cheering on the Lionesses"
www.easterneye.biz/lionesses-su...
www.easterneye.biz/lionesses-su...
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In Oxford for a launch of Welcoming Cities by @jacquibroadhead.bsky.social at Kellogg College
Covered on a podcast here
podcasts.ox.ac.uk/how-welcomin...
Covered on a podcast here
podcasts.ox.ac.uk/how-welcomin...
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
In Oxford for a launch of Welcoming Cities by @jacquibroadhead.bsky.social at Kellogg College
Covered on a podcast here
podcasts.ox.ac.uk/how-welcomin...
Covered on a podcast here
podcasts.ox.ac.uk/how-welcomin...
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My tribute to the Englishness of Sir Tom Stoppard
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On the Englishness of Sir Tom Stoppard - British Future
Sunder Katwala reflects on the life and shifting identity of playwright Sir Tom Stoppard, who has died aged 84.
www.britishfuture.org
December 3, 2025 at 6:59 PM
My tribute to the Englishness of Sir Tom Stoppard
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www.britishfuture.org/on-the-engli...
We’re delighted that our @jakepuddle.bsky.social &
@heather-rolfe.bsky.social, together with @jillyrutter.bsky.social of Belong, won the MRS Presidents Medal last night at the Market Research Society & Research Live Awards 2025, for the ‘The State of Us’ report.
www.mrs.org.uk/awards/mrs-a...
@heather-rolfe.bsky.social, together with @jillyrutter.bsky.social of Belong, won the MRS Presidents Medal last night at the Market Research Society & Research Live Awards 2025, for the ‘The State of Us’ report.
www.mrs.org.uk/awards/mrs-a...
December 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
We’re delighted that our @jakepuddle.bsky.social &
@heather-rolfe.bsky.social, together with @jillyrutter.bsky.social of Belong, won the MRS Presidents Medal last night at the Market Research Society & Research Live Awards 2025, for the ‘The State of Us’ report.
www.mrs.org.uk/awards/mrs-a...
@heather-rolfe.bsky.social, together with @jillyrutter.bsky.social of Belong, won the MRS Presidents Medal last night at the Market Research Society & Research Live Awards 2025, for the ‘The State of Us’ report.
www.mrs.org.uk/awards/mrs-a...
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Also new today @migrationscotland.bsky.social is their latest study of Scottish attitudes: 45% would like reduced overall numbers, but favour maintaining current flows for work & study. Some hardening & some political polarisation in Scotland but nuanced public views beneath the political clashes
Out today: MPS Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland survey 2025
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland: Changing, complex, contradictory - Migration Policy Scotland
The third wave of Migration Policy Scotland’s annual representative survey provides a detailed picture of how views are evolving. This attitudinal survey series provides policymakers and others with e...
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Also new today @migrationscotland.bsky.social is their latest study of Scottish attitudes: 45% would like reduced overall numbers, but favour maintaining current flows for work & study. Some hardening & some political polarisation in Scotland but nuanced public views beneath the political clashes
Good to see @rentouljohn.bsky.social citing British Future's new research and analysis in this explainer of the new net migration figures for @the-independent.com www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
New immigration and asylum numbers point in different directions
The numbers claiming refugee status have increased while net immigration is down. John Rentoul tries to make sense of the figures
www.independent.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Good to see @rentouljohn.bsky.social citing British Future's new research and analysis in this explainer of the new net migration figures for @the-independent.com www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
The key racism test that Reform UK is currently failing to pass – and why it's not about Nigel Farage's schooldays.
Our @sundersays.bsky.social writes for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
www.thenewworld.co.uk/sunder-katwa...
Our @sundersays.bsky.social writes for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
www.thenewworld.co.uk/sunder-katwa...
How Farage fails the racism test
Would a person from an ethnic minority trust Nigel Farage in power? So long as the answer remains “no”, Farage and the Reform party are unfit for office
www.thenewworld.co.uk
November 28, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The key racism test that Reform UK is currently failing to pass – and why it's not about Nigel Farage's schooldays.
Our @sundersays.bsky.social writes for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
www.thenewworld.co.uk/sunder-katwa...
Our @sundersays.bsky.social writes for @thenewworldmag.bsky.social
www.thenewworld.co.uk/sunder-katwa...
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Out today: MPS Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland survey 2025
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland: Changing, complex, contradictory - Migration Policy Scotland
The third wave of Migration Policy Scotland’s annual representative survey provides a detailed picture of how views are evolving. This attitudinal survey series provides policymakers and others with e...
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Out today: MPS Attitudes to Immigration in Scotland survey 2025
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
migrationpolicyscotland.org.uk/publications...
If you missed our webinar today 'New net migration figures: What next for politics and policy?' you can watch a recording here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4zu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4zu...
Starting now - our webinar 'New net migration figures: What next for policy and politics?' with Professor Alan Manning of LSE, Marley Morris of IPPR and our Sunder Katwala and Heather Rolfe.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
If you missed our webinar today 'New net migration figures: What next for politics and policy?' you can watch a recording here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4zu...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4zu...
Starting now - our webinar 'New net migration figures: What next for policy and politics?' with Professor Alan Manning of LSE, Marley Morris of IPPR and our Sunder Katwala and Heather Rolfe.
us02web.zoom.us/j/8280345457...
us02web.zoom.us/j/8280345457...
November 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Starting now - our webinar 'New net migration figures: What next for policy and politics?' with Professor Alan Manning of LSE, Marley Morris of IPPR and our Sunder Katwala and Heather Rolfe.
us02web.zoom.us/j/8280345457...
us02web.zoom.us/j/8280345457...
'Labour risks leaving its voters behind over settlement proposals' – New blog from our @heather-rolfe.bsky.social for @ukandeu.bsky.social drawing on research for the Immigration Attitudes Tracker:
ukandeu.ac.uk/labour-risks...
ukandeu.ac.uk/labour-risks...
Labour risks leaving its voters behind over settlement proposals - UK in a changing Europe
Following policies from Labour, the Conservatives and Reform UK to either make it more difficult or impossible for migrants to obtain Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK, Heather Rolfe explores how t...
ukandeu.ac.uk
November 27, 2025 at 11:35 AM
'Labour risks leaving its voters behind over settlement proposals' – New blog from our @heather-rolfe.bsky.social for @ukandeu.bsky.social drawing on research for the Immigration Attitudes Tracker:
ukandeu.ac.uk/labour-risks...
ukandeu.ac.uk/labour-risks...
"What is the best-kept secret in British politics? It must be falling immigration. Almost everyone knows that immigration hit record highs... Few realise the last couple of years have seen some of the biggest ever reductions too." @sundersays.bsky.social
www.easterneye.biz/uk-immigrati...
www.easterneye.biz/uk-immigrati...
November 27, 2025 at 10:35 AM
"What is the best-kept secret in British politics? It must be falling immigration. Almost everyone knows that immigration hit record highs... Few realise the last couple of years have seen some of the biggest ever reductions too." @sundersays.bsky.social
www.easterneye.biz/uk-immigrati...
www.easterneye.biz/uk-immigrati...
PUBLISHED TODAY: ‘Noise & Nuance: What the public really thinks about immigration’ – new findings from the British Future/Ipsos Immigration Attitudes Tracker, which has studied public opinion on immigration and asylum since 2015 [🧵]
November 27, 2025 at 7:44 AM
PUBLISHED TODAY: ‘Noise & Nuance: What the public really thinks about immigration’ – new findings from the British Future/Ipsos Immigration Attitudes Tracker, which has studied public opinion on immigration and asylum since 2015 [🧵]
Our @sundersays.bsky.social gave evidence this morning to the Justice and Home Affairs Committee Inquiry into Settlement, Citizenship and Integration - watch here:
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parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Parliamentlive.tv
Justice and Home Affairs Committee
parliamentlive.tv
November 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Our @sundersays.bsky.social gave evidence this morning to the Justice and Home Affairs Committee Inquiry into Settlement, Citizenship and Integration - watch here:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...