British Future
@britishfuture.bsky.social
The conversations we need on integration and migration, identity and race.Contact: [email protected]
Director: @sundersays.bsky.social
Director: @sundersays.bsky.social
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We're delighted to be shortlisted for the Smart Thinking Think Tank of the Year award 2025 – recognising excellence and impact across the UK’s policy community.
#SmartThinkingAwards
#SmartThinkingAwards
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/...
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/...
New @futuregovforum.bsky.social paper sets out 3-point plan to end use of asylum hotels by 2026 and deliver savings of btwn £3-5 billion for the Exchequer.
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/res...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/res...
Restoring Order and Reducing Costs: How to close asylum hotels and save up to £5 billion - Future Governance Forum
Published by The Future Governance Forum with contributions from Nesta, Labour Together, the Refugee Council and housing expert Kate Wareing, Restoring Order and Reducing Costs puts forward a three st...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 8:20 AM
New @futuregovforum.bsky.social paper sets out 3-point plan to end use of asylum hotels by 2026 and deliver savings of btwn £3-5 billion for the Exchequer.
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/res...
www.futuregovernanceforum.co.uk/resource/res...
THURSDAY WEBINAR: 'New Net Migration Figures - What Next for Policy and Politics?'
Our expert panel discusses the new ONS net migration figures (published 9.30am Thurs 27th) and findings from the new British Future/Ipsos Immigration Attitudes Tracker (also 27th)
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-net-mi...
Our expert panel discusses the new ONS net migration figures (published 9.30am Thurs 27th) and findings from the new British Future/Ipsos Immigration Attitudes Tracker (also 27th)
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-net-mi...
November 24, 2025 at 2:33 PM
THURSDAY WEBINAR: 'New Net Migration Figures - What Next for Policy and Politics?'
Our expert panel discusses the new ONS net migration figures (published 9.30am Thurs 27th) and findings from the new British Future/Ipsos Immigration Attitudes Tracker (also 27th)
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-net-mi...
Our expert panel discusses the new ONS net migration figures (published 9.30am Thurs 27th) and findings from the new British Future/Ipsos Immigration Attitudes Tracker (also 27th)
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-net-mi...
Look out this Thursday for 'Noise & Nuance: What the public really thinks about immigration' – the 2025 findings of the @britishfuture @Ipsos_in_the_UK Immigration Attitudes Tracker.
Published ahead of new @ONS net migration figures later that morning
Published ahead of new @ONS net migration figures later that morning
November 24, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Look out this Thursday for 'Noise & Nuance: What the public really thinks about immigration' – the 2025 findings of the @britishfuture @Ipsos_in_the_UK Immigration Attitudes Tracker.
Published ahead of new @ONS net migration figures later that morning
Published ahead of new @ONS net migration figures later that morning
Our @sundersays.bsky.social is on BBC Radio 4 'Materials of State' at 1.45 today talking to David Cannadine about the history, meaning and importance of the Union Jack
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
BBC Radio 4 - Materials of State, The Union Jack
David Cannadine explores the history of the Union Jack.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 AM
Our @sundersays.bsky.social is on BBC Radio 4 'Materials of State' at 1.45 today talking to David Cannadine about the history, meaning and importance of the Union Jack
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...
Do we really want to win the ‘League of Least Welcoming Nations’?
@sundersays.bsky.social for @the-independent.com on why copying Denmark on asylum may not be right for Britain.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/uk-as...
@sundersays.bsky.social for @the-independent.com on why copying Denmark on asylum may not be right for Britain.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/uk-as...
Do we really want to win the ‘League of Least Welcoming Nations’?
The home secretary is indulging in a lurid deportation fantasy with her new Denmark-style asylum policy. And, writes Sunder Katwala, her numbers don’t even add up…
www.independent.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Do we really want to win the ‘League of Least Welcoming Nations’?
@sundersays.bsky.social for @the-independent.com on why copying Denmark on asylum may not be right for Britain.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/uk-as...
@sundersays.bsky.social for @the-independent.com on why copying Denmark on asylum may not be right for Britain.
www.independent.co.uk/voices/uk-as...
'Will Britain copy asylum policy from a place with poor integration?' - @economist.com talks to our @sundersays.bsky.social about the differences between Britain and Denmark, inspiration for Labour's new asylum proposals.
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
Will Britain copy asylum policy from a place with poor integration?
Everything sounds better in Danish
www.economist.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
'Will Britain copy asylum policy from a place with poor integration?' - @economist.com talks to our @sundersays.bsky.social about the differences between Britain and Denmark, inspiration for Labour's new asylum proposals.
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
www.economist.com/britain/2025...
Look out next week for 'Noise & Nuance: What the public really thinks about immigration' - reporting new findings from the British Future/Ipsos Immigration Attitudes Tracker.
Published Thurs 27 Nov, ahead of new ONS net migration figures later that morning.
Published Thurs 27 Nov, ahead of new ONS net migration figures later that morning.
November 21, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Look out next week for 'Noise & Nuance: What the public really thinks about immigration' - reporting new findings from the British Future/Ipsos Immigration Attitudes Tracker.
Published Thurs 27 Nov, ahead of new ONS net migration figures later that morning.
Published Thurs 27 Nov, ahead of new ONS net migration figures later that morning.
Our @sundersays.bsky.social speaking at today’s @nuffieldfoundation.org ‘Racial Diversity UK’ event, talking about our exciting new project ‘Voices for equity: Moving from evidence to action’
November 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our @sundersays.bsky.social speaking at today’s @nuffieldfoundation.org ‘Racial Diversity UK’ event, talking about our exciting new project ‘Voices for equity: Moving from evidence to action’
We have new evidence of what the public thinks about settlement rights, for different groups, in the Immigration Attitudes Tracker report, published next Thurs 27th.
Home Office media release on new settlement rules.
5 years to settlement for family members of British citizens; BNO Hong Kong visas + public sector workers
Keir Starmer's government proposes 15 year, 20 year + even 30 year settlement routes: deliberately off the charts of any precedent anywhere
5 years to settlement for family members of British citizens; BNO Hong Kong visas + public sector workers
Keir Starmer's government proposes 15 year, 20 year + even 30 year settlement routes: deliberately off the charts of any precedent anywhere
November 20, 2025 at 2:12 PM
We have new evidence of what the public thinks about settlement rights, for different groups, in the Immigration Attitudes Tracker report, published next Thurs 27th.
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In Parliament last night launching our research with @pcsunion.bsky.social which shows that when we support refugees to rebuild their lives, Britain thrives too.
#TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report here: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
#TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report here: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
November 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
In Parliament last night launching our research with @pcsunion.bsky.social which shows that when we support refugees to rebuild their lives, Britain thrives too.
#TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report here: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
#TogetherWithRefugees
Read the report here: togetherwithrefugees.org.uk/welcoming-gr...
‘UK net migration 20% lower in 2024 than first thought, ONS says,’ reports BBC. Estimate now 345,000.
New net migration stats published next Thursday expected to show further fall.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New net migration stats published next Thursday expected to show further fall.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK net migration 20% lower in 2024 than first thought, ONS says
The main reason for the change is that more UK nationals are thought to have emigrated in 2024 than initially recorded.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
‘UK net migration 20% lower in 2024 than first thought, ONS says,’ reports BBC. Estimate now 345,000.
New net migration stats published next Thursday expected to show further fall.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
New net migration stats published next Thursday expected to show further fall.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shabana Mahmood’s hard line on asylum risks repeating Tory failures, warns @sundersays.bsky.social in @easterneye.bsky.social
www.easterneye.biz/shabana-mahm...
www.easterneye.biz/shabana-mahm...
Shabana Mahmood’s hard line on asylum risks repeating Tory failures
Home Office’s statistical bulletin reported last month that the UK received the fifth largest number of asylum seekers in the year ending March 2025
www.easterneye.biz
November 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Shabana Mahmood’s hard line on asylum risks repeating Tory failures, warns @sundersays.bsky.social in @easterneye.bsky.social
www.easterneye.biz/shabana-mahm...
www.easterneye.biz/shabana-mahm...
Our @sundersays.bsky.social is on @channel4news.bsky.social from 5.50 today discussing the new asylum proposals from Home Sec Shabana Mahmood
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Illegal migration tearing UK apart, Mahmood says
The home secretary is set to announce major policy reforms, including a 20-year wait before people granted asylum can apply to settle permanently.
www.bbc.com
November 16, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Our @sundersays.bsky.social is on @channel4news.bsky.social from 5.50 today discussing the new asylum proposals from Home Sec Shabana Mahmood
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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The Labour government has released to the media more details of its asylum reforms - to be released on Monday.
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Refugees to face 20-year wait to settle permanently under asylum reforms
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood is expected to announce major reforms to the asylum system on Monday.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 9:20 AM
The Labour government has released to the media more details of its asylum reforms - to be released on Monday.
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Their premise: UK attracts asylum seekers because it is too generous + reducing pull factors will change that.
There is a lot of overspinning from this govt
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Asylum in Denmark. A v useful Commons Library briefing and explainer
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Asylum policy in Denmark
Politicians in the UK have expressed interest in Denmark's approach to granting asylum and the integration of refugees.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Asylum in Denmark. A v useful Commons Library briefing and explainer
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
Has Britain entered a racism time warp? asks @sundersays.bsky.social in @easterneye.bsky.social, discussing how the 'p-word' has made a comeback on X - with the platform defending its use in the face of complaints.
www.easterneye.biz/uk-racism-nh...
www.easterneye.biz/uk-racism-nh...
November 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Has Britain entered a racism time warp? asks @sundersays.bsky.social in @easterneye.bsky.social, discussing how the 'p-word' has made a comeback on X - with the platform defending its use in the face of complaints.
www.easterneye.biz/uk-racism-nh...
www.easterneye.biz/uk-racism-nh...
We're delighted to be among the five 'highly commended' runners-up for this year's Think Tank of the Year Award.
@smartthinking.bsky.social
@smartthinking.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 10:34 AM
We're delighted to be among the five 'highly commended' runners-up for this year's Think Tank of the Year Award.
@smartthinking.bsky.social
@smartthinking.bsky.social
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Labour government will propose changes to the asylum system, on grounds it is 'excessively generous'.
This government needs to get control in the Channel, clear hotels + secure public confidence.
V little chance that these changes will deliver control or confidence
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
This government needs to get control in the Channel, clear hotels + secure public confidence.
V little chance that these changes will deliver control or confidence
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
Home secretary to tackle UK's 'excessive generosity' with sweeping immigration reforms
In a statement to MPs on Monday, Shabana Mahmood is expected to tighten up the rules to allow for more deportations, and reduce the "pull factors" that attract migrants to the UK.
news.sky.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Labour government will propose changes to the asylum system, on grounds it is 'excessively generous'.
This government needs to get control in the Channel, clear hotels + secure public confidence.
V little chance that these changes will deliver control or confidence
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
This government needs to get control in the Channel, clear hotels + secure public confidence.
V little chance that these changes will deliver control or confidence
news.sky.com/story/home-s...
EVENT, THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER 12-1pm:
New Net Migration Figures - What Next for Policy and Politics?
Join our expert panel, on the day that new net migration figures are released, to discuss how they will shape the politics and policy of immigration.
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-net-mi...
New Net Migration Figures - What Next for Policy and Politics?
Join our expert panel, on the day that new net migration figures are released, to discuss how they will shape the politics and policy of immigration.
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-net-mi...
November 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
EVENT, THURSDAY 27 NOVEMBER 12-1pm:
New Net Migration Figures - What Next for Policy and Politics?
Join our expert panel, on the day that new net migration figures are released, to discuss how they will shape the politics and policy of immigration.
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-net-mi...
New Net Migration Figures - What Next for Policy and Politics?
Join our expert panel, on the day that new net migration figures are released, to discuss how they will shape the politics and policy of immigration.
Register here:
www.eventbrite.com/e/new-net-mi...
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X is in clear + systemic breach of its legal duties in the UK to remove unlawful content from its platform.
Proof: when X users abuse + harass others with the racial slur "paki", X reporting system defends the racist abuse in more than 90% of cases reported.
A new thread documenting this.
Proof: when X users abuse + harass others with the racial slur "paki", X reporting system defends the racist abuse in more than 90% of cases reported.
A new thread documenting this.
November 13, 2025 at 12:43 AM
X is in clear + systemic breach of its legal duties in the UK to remove unlawful content from its platform.
Proof: when X users abuse + harass others with the racial slur "paki", X reporting system defends the racist abuse in more than 90% of cases reported.
A new thread documenting this.
Proof: when X users abuse + harass others with the racial slur "paki", X reporting system defends the racist abuse in more than 90% of cases reported.
A new thread documenting this.
The House of Commons Women & Equalities Committee examines attitudes to immigration in today's evidence session for its inquiry into community cohesion.
Our @sundersays.bsky.social gives evidence at 2.20pm.
Watch live:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Our @sundersays.bsky.social gives evidence at 2.20pm.
Watch live:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The House of Commons Women & Equalities Committee examines attitudes to immigration in today's evidence session for its inquiry into community cohesion.
Our @sundersays.bsky.social gives evidence at 2.20pm.
Watch live:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Our @sundersays.bsky.social gives evidence at 2.20pm.
Watch live:
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Reposted by British Future
Read the findings from our latest culture war study with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, which shows tensions and divisions have grown in recent years ⬇️
UK's sense of division reaches new high as culture war tensions grow, study finds | King's College London
Growing numbers say the nation feels divided and they would like the country to return to how it used to be
www.kcl.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Read the findings from our latest culture war study with @ipsosintheuk.bsky.social, which shows tensions and divisions have grown in recent years ⬇️
Our @sundersays.bsky.social is giving evidence tomorrow to the @commonswec.parliament.uk inquiry into community cohesion - details below (you can watch live)
We will examine attitudes towards immigration in a public hearing for our inquiry into community cohesion.
Watch at 2.20pm on 12 November, with:
@petergeoghegan.bsky.social | @britishfuture.bsky.social | @hopenothate.org.uk
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/24864/...
Watch at 2.20pm on 12 November, with:
@petergeoghegan.bsky.social | @britishfuture.bsky.social | @hopenothate.org.uk
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/event/24864/...
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Our @sundersays.bsky.social is giving evidence tomorrow to the @commonswec.parliament.uk inquiry into community cohesion - details below (you can watch live)
The son of a South Asian WW2 veteran tells @easterneye.bsky.social that stories like his father’s serve as a “powerful reminder” to Britain and the wider world of the sacrifices made by Asians during the war and in the years that followed:
www.easterneye.biz/remembrance-...
www.easterneye.biz/remembrance-...
Veteran’s son urges honour for Asians
Remembrance Sunday renews focus on commonwealth role in British Army.
www.easterneye.biz
November 11, 2025 at 12:47 PM
The son of a South Asian WW2 veteran tells @easterneye.bsky.social that stories like his father’s serve as a “powerful reminder” to Britain and the wider world of the sacrifices made by Asians during the war and in the years that followed:
www.easterneye.biz/remembrance-...
www.easterneye.biz/remembrance-...