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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 4h

The new 'Pride in Place' programme "fires the starting gun in Labour’s race to address the national decline that is fuelling polarisation," writes our @jakepuddle.bsky.social – but ministers should be wary of presenting it as a silver bullet to heal divides.
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The Pride in Place Programme: an important step in the right direction, but no silver bullet - British Future

Devolving power and money will help build community connection, but government leadership is needed to address threats to social cohesion.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 21h

Murder at the synagogue on Yom Kippur made Thursday a dark day in British history. My Eastern Eye column on the Manchester tragedy.
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Comment: Horror in Manchester and a glimmer of hope as communities respond together

Responses to Manchester show why expressions of empathy still matter – not only symbolically, but also in practice.

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 1d

Profile in @theguardian.com today of our Director @sundersays.bsky.social – talking about immigration, race, prejudice, flags and patriotism – and why he's still optimistic about Britain
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Sunder Katwala on race, patriotism and flag-waving: ‘The far right is vocal and angry because it is shrinking’

The director of British Future has spent his career trying to find common ground when it comes to race and immigration. He describes his own experience of racism – and why he’s still hopeful for the U...

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 1d

"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.
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"I'm here as a Mancunian – that's what I'm representing" - British Future

British Future's Avaes Mohammad reports from Friday's vigil in Manchester following the appalling Synagogue attack.

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 1d

Equitable experiences, whatever your background; holding leaders to account and fostering a sense of belonging are all key for an inclusive workplace, says Anna Purchas of @kpmguk.bsky.social

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 1d

Baroness Stedman-Scott ran a charity for 30 yrs that was all about finding jobs for young people. “Belonging is central… people need to feel not just present, but valued,” she says, adding that inclusion “needs to be practical, not performative”.

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 1d

Starting now at #CPC25:
‘Unlocking Opportunity: The case for Inclusive Employment’
Speakers: Baroness Stedman-Scott; Siobhan Aarons of @toryreformgroup.bsky.social; Anna Purchas, @kpmguk.bsky.social;
Prerna Bhardwaj, Mayor of Gerrards Cross; @sundersays.bsky.social British Future.

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 2d

Blg from @sundersays.bsky.social, 'Getting inclusion right in polarised times' www.britishfuture.org/getting-incl...

Getting inclusion right in polarised times - British Future

How can work on equality, inclusion and diversity navigate an increasingly polarised political climate? asks Sunder Katwala.

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 2d

‘Unlocking Opportunity: The case for Inclusive Employment’
Speakers: Baroness Stedman-Scott; Siobhan Aarons of @toryreformgroup.bsky.social; Anna Purchas, @kpmguk.bsky.social;
Prerna Bhardwaj, Mayor of Gerrards Cross; @sundersays.bsky.social British Future.
#CPC25

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 2d

How do those working for fairness and inclusion in the workplace differentiate hostile backlash from legitimate critique and challenge?
If you’re at @conservatives.bsky.social party conference today, join us to discuss (Midland Hotel, Trafford, 6pm)
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 3d

It is a joint statement from the Board of Deputies and the JLC. Its sad something like this needed to be said on the first Sabbath after Thursday but many people from every faith & none will be glad to see the clarity with which this longstanding position has been reiterated, and so can amplify it

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 4d

“Most British Jewish voices have consistently been clear that they reject Robinson’s bogus claim to be an ally of their community. It is important that we hear that again now.”

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 4d

British Future Director @sundersays.bsky.social on Israeli govt invite to Tommy Robinson [1/2]

“Tommy Robinson is a voice of prejudice and division. There should be cross-party and multi-faith pressure on the Israeli government to withdraw its invitation…

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 5d

Its important to have vigilance about the threats and risks, in order to have effective security efforts.

Alongside that, also useful to show how exceptional that remains, given efforts by varied extreme voices to normalise + socialise violence (to legitimise revenge + pre-emptive violence)

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 5d

On Yom Kippur many Jewish people in Britain have their phones off to mark the holy day.

As it ends at 723pm, some will hear the tragic Manchester news for the first time.

At that time, please join many of us to send a message of solidarity to British Jews.Thanks Together coalition for proposing.

To everyone in Britain's Jewish Community: you are not alone.

We will not let hate or those who spread it win.

We stand with you.

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 6d

Terrible news that two people were killed in Manchester attending their place of worship at the synagogue in Manchester, with others seriously injured.

Community Security Trust @cstuk.bsky.social who do so much to keep Jewish people safe at faith and community spaces have issued this advice.

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 6d

Join us at #CPC25, Mon 6 Oct 6pm for:
‘Unlocking Opportunity: The case for Inclusive Employment’
Speakers: Baroness Stedman-Scott; Siobhan Aarons of @toryreformgroup.bsky.social ; Anna Purchas, @kpmguk.bsky.social ;
Prerna Bhardwaj, Mayor of Gerrards Cross;
@sundersays.bsky.social , British Future.

British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 7d

'Can progressives find a response to populism?' New @sundersays.bsky.social column for @easterneye.bsky.social from Labour Party conference #LPC25
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Can progressives find a response to populism?

The prime minister made headlines by calling the Farage plan ‘racist’

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 7d

Great to see Lisa Nandy announce a new ‘Town of culture’ competition - something British Future’s been calling for since our 2019 ‘Crossing Divides’ report by @sundersays.bsky.social @jillyrutter.bsky.social.
Culture’s not just for cities!
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 8d

The Hillsborough families campaign and the law is an emotional starting point for Keir Starmer’s speech to the Labour conference

Hillsborough, Windrush, Grenfell and grooming gangs are linked together the state failing to listen when the victims are working-class, black or white

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 8d

Companies aren’t always even doing the basics, says Hayley - like giving people reasonable adjustments for disabilities. You shouldn’t have to constantly advocate for yourself just for the bare minimum, says @umakumaran.bsky.social - arguing that new legislation will make a difference.

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 8d

We thought long and hard about having a social mobility staff network at KPMG, says Anna. Data showed that background has an impact on progression at work, so we went ahead, partners backed it and it now has over 1000 members, she says

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 8d

Middle-class people are over-represented among those advocating for equality and inclusion at work, says one audience member - is that why class is so overlooked in this work?
@umakumaran.bsky.social agrees - class is the biggest divide and we should be trying to raise standards for everyone.

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 8d

A lot of senior teams are unclear about what they actually want to see and achieve with equality and inclusion, says Hayley. They need a clear strategy and articulation of their direction and why the work’s important, she says.

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British Future @britishfuture.bsky.social · 8d

This is about fairness and we need to hear more of the personal stories of unfairness and how it impacts on people, says @anneliesedoddsmp.bsky.social - for example when they don’t have the same pay or advancement opportunities as their colleagues.

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