Podcasts about British Future

After Keir Starmer made headlines with his warnings of an “island of strangers”, British Future's Sunder Katwala joins the podcast team to dig into the detail of the government's new immigration policy. Farewell to 102 Petty France - and a few other Whitehall buildings too. The government is dispersing civil servants to new locations around the country. Will the plan work? Plus: Why the government needs to fundamentally shift its strategy for tackling homelessness. Presented by Hannah White. With Hannah Keenan, Sachin Savur and Amber Dellar. Produced by Candice McKenzie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Donald Trump may not be back in the White House yet, and he's already causing ructions overseas. Not just threatening to invade and annex allies, like Greenland, Panama, and Canada, but also allowing his unelected wingman, Elon Musk—using his X platform—to troll world leaders and interfere in democracies abroad. Christiane speaks with tech journalist Kara Swisher and the director of the British Future think tank, Sunder Katwala, about what's driving Musk's freelancing in international politics and how dangerous his influence on Trump is. She also gets into the specifics of the two decades old grooming scandal and why Musk's accusations against Keir Starmer are wrong. With wildfires raging in California, President Biden's outgoing DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joined Christiane to talk about the extreme weather emergency, Trump's promise of mass deportations, and how the terror attack on New Years Day has been politicized. And, A new film by Oscar-winner Errol Morris, "Separated," based on Jacob Soboroff's bestselling book, examines the lasting trauma of family separation under Trump's “zero tolerance” policy during his first term. Christiane sits down with Morris and Soboroff to talk about about their film, the human cost and the chilling possibility of history repeating itself. And as President Jimmy Carter is laid to rest, Christiane revisits their 2007 interview, which explores the late president's reflections on faith and his complicated history with Israel.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just two weeks before the people of the United States take to the polling stations to vote for their new President, Aspen UK convened an event at the United States Embassy in London to discuss the future of trust in democracy. The expert panel reflects on the recent elections in the UK and globally and look ahead to the critical United States Presidential election. They discuss the role of democracy in today's society, the nature of the threats it faces and what it will take to increase trust in the democratic values shared by the United Kingdom and United States.In this extraordinary year of more than 60 elections around the world the event assessed the extent that disinformation, misinformation and societal polarisation are affecting trust in democracy.  Our discussion highlights where democracies have proved resilient against a backdrop of economic hardship and global uncertainty and the areas where there is work to be done. The discussion is be moderated by Gordon Corera, the BBC's Security Correspondent. The  expert panellists are Polly Curtis (Chief Executive, Demos), Sunder Katwala (Director, British Future), Vivian Schiller (Executive Director, Aspen Digital) and Tim Squirrell (Director of Communications, Institute of Strategic Dialogue). Support the show

• New second live date in Liverpool, Tue 24 Oct. Tickets here.  • OGWN Live in Hove, Weds 9 Oct. Tickets here. Labour's aspiration to transcend culture wars is easier said than done. What's Starmer's take on the politics of identity and can he paint a more hopeful picture of Britain? Director of British Future and author of How to Be a Patriot, Sunder Katwala, joins the panel. Plus the DNC has got Democrats hyped, but how unified are Democrats really? And what is Kamala Harris's vision for America? Plus, in The Extra Bit for subscribers, race riots have kept everyone busy this August, a month where nothing usually happens. So away from all of that, what has been keeping the panel sane? • Get our exclusive Nord VPN deal here – nordvpn.com/ohgodwhatnow. It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee.  We're on YouTube!: https://www.youtube.com/@ohgodwhatnow  www.patreon.com/ohgodwhatnow Presented by Dorian Lynskey with Marie Le Conte and Matt Green. Producer: Chris Jones. Audio production by: Robin Leeburn. Video production by: Kieron Leslie and Chris Jones. Group Editor: Andrew Harrison. Managing Editor: Jacob Jarvis. OH GOD, WHAT NOW? is a Podmasters production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lorna Woods' thinking was central to the new Online Safety Act, designed to tackle dangerous content online. After the recent riots, which many argue were fomented on social media, the law is being put to the test in the courts. We talk to Lorna alongside Nazir Afzal, former Chief Crown Prosecutor. We also look at the role the traditional media plays in the discourse around immigration with Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, columnist, at The i and Sunder Katwala, Director of the British Future think tank. We also explore Elon Musk's X platform's new legal action against advertisers, the role of the media lawyer and Andrew Cotter explains the art of Olympic commentary.Guests: Nazir Afzal, former Chief Crown Prosecutor; Lorna Woods, Professor of Internet Law, University of Essex; Lara O'Reilly, Senior Correspondent, Business Insider; Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, Columnist, The i; Sunder Katwala, Director, British Future; John Battle, Head of Legal and Compliance, ITN; Gill Phillips, legal consultant and former Editorial Legal Director, The Guardian, Andrew Cotter, broadcasterPresenter: Katie Razzall Producer: Simon Richardson

Sir Keir Starmer has told police to stay on ‘high alert' for more disorder, as rafts of rioters receive lengthy jail sentences in Britain's courts. Has the unrest petered out, or could it yet flare up again? And how will the government get a grip on the longer-term challenges the recent violence has thrown up – from illegal immigration to community cohesion? The FT's Lucy Fisher is joined by northern England correspondent Jennifer Williams and UK correspondent William Wallis to assess the fallout. Plus Sunder Katwala, director of British Future, a think-tank specialising in integration, joins with his analysis of how Starmer should start to heal the ‘fractious, divided and anxious country'.Follow Lucy on Twitter @LOS_Fisher, Jen @JenWilliamsMEN, William @WWFTUK, Sunder @sundersaysWant more? Keir Starmer tells police to stay on ‘high alert' as UK rioters jailedFar-right riots centred on England's deprivation hotspotsThe volatile far right on UK streets is becoming more difficult to labelHuge UK anti-racist rallies held as far-right protests fail to materialiseTo take part in an audience survey, and to be in with the chance to win a pair of Bose QuietComfort 35 Wireless Headphones, click here. Click here to find T&Cs for the prize draw.Sign up for 30 free days of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter, winner of the World Association of News Publishers 2023 ‘Best Newsletter' award: https://ft.com/insidepoliticsofferPresented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Leah Quinn and Audrey Tinline. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix by Sean McGarrity and original music by Breen Turner. Studio engineers: Andrew Georgiades and Petros Gioumpas. The FT's head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After widespread unrest took over the country after the tragic stabbings in Southport last week, Alain Tolhurst looks at what is behind the current riots, how to stop them from happening again, and what can be done to put communities divided by extremism and racism back together again. Joining him Chris Webb, Labour MP for Blackpool South, one of the areas marred by violence, Sunder Katwala, director of think tank British Future, Prof Matthew Feldman, a specialist on right-wing extremism at the University of York, and Claudia Wallner, research fellow and associate in RUSI's Terrorism and Conflict research group. To sign up for our newsletters click here Presented by Alain Tolhurst, produced by Nick Hilton for Podot

Holly and Keiran are joined by Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future to discuss all things immigration.   They delve into newly published data on public attitudes towards immigration and analyse specific immigration policies, sharing their thoughts on what's to come.   Subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay up to date with Politics Talk episodes and other Ipsos content. Listen to Ipsos UK Podcast: Politics Talk, wherever you get your podcasts - http://bit.ly/3jt1INd   +++   Sunder Katwala, Director, British Future @sundersays   Keiran Pedley, UK Director of Politics, Public Affairs, Ipsos keiran.pedley@ipsos.com @keiranpedley   Holly Day, Research Manager, UK Public Affairs, Ipsos holly.day@ipsos.com @HollyDay1993

Sunder Katwala is the Director of the think tank, British Future. who have worked on issues such as immigration and identity. He was formerly General Secretary of the Fabian Society, and before that, he was a journalist and a leader writer for The Observer. Sunder spoke about growing up Irish Catholic, why he's broadly optimistic about the trajectory around race and identity in the UK, and why football is so central to who he is. You can buy Sunder's book How to be a Patriot here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Patriot-country-British-culture/dp/0008553866#:~:text=Book%20overview&text=How%20to%20be%20a%20Patriot%20offers%20a%20new%20way%20of,some%20questions%20to%20work%20through. Read the full transcript here: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/comment/2024/03/20/sunder-katwala-on-race-identity-and-reimagining-patriotism ***** The Sacred is a podcast produced by the think tank Theos. Be sure to connect with us below to stay up-to-date with all our content, research and events. CONNECT WITH THE SACRED Twitter: https://twitter.com/sacred_podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacred_podcast/ CONNECT WITH ELIZABETH OLDFIELD Twitter: https://twitter.com/ESOldfield Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizabethsaraholdfield/ Substack: https://morefullyalive.substack.com/ CONNECT WITH THEOS Theos monthly newsletter: https://confirmsubscription.com/h/d/E9E17CAB71AC7464 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Theosthinktank Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theosthinktank LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/theos---the-think-tank/ Website: https://www.theosthinktank.co.uk/ CHECK OUT OUR PODCASTS The Sacred: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-sacred/id1326888108 Reading Our Times: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reading-our-times/id1530952185

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are writer and director of the British Future think tank on immigration and integration Sunder Katwala, the Spectator's Cindy Yu, comedian Njambi McGrath and former Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer.

Will they try to get rid of Rishi Sunak?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are writer and director of the British Future think tank on immigration and integration Sunder Katwala, the Spectator's Cindy Yu, comedian Njambi McGrath and former Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer.

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is trying to pass a bill that would allow the UK to deport refugees, asylum seekers and illegal immigrants to Rwanda. The inspiration for the idea has come from Australia and our use of third-party countries like Nauru to deal with illegal immigrants. The policy is extremely controversial, it was initially launched by Boris Johnson in April 2022, and was then struck down by the Supreme Court over safety concerns. Bension Siebert is joined by Jill Rutter, Director of Strategy and Relationships at the UK think tank British Future, to explain the bill.   Headlines: December retail spending dips US President has decided on response after soldier deaths New Zealand is banning PFAS in make up products Channel Nine apologises after altering politician image Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK net migration hit a record 745,000 in 2022 according to recently revised figures from the Office for National Statistics.That means the numbers coming to live in the UK were almost three quarters of a million more than those leaving.Reducing the numbers of people entering the country has long been a government priority with famous promises to reduce it to “tens of thousands”. In a post-Brexit era it had been assumed that the figures would naturally decline, but that hasn't been the case. David Aaronovitch invites you into his briefing room to discover what these numbers mean for the UK.He's joined by: Jay Lindop, Director, Office for National Statistics, Centre for International Migration Heather Rolfe, Director of Research and Relationships at the think tank British Future. Madeline Sumption, Director of Migration Observatory, University of OxfordProduction: Sally Abrahams, Kirsteen Knight, Alex Lewis Production Co-ordinator: Jacqui Johnson + Sophie Hill Sound: Neil Churchill Editor: Richard Vadon

Keir Starmer has set out his stance on the Israel-Hamas war in a speech aiming to placate conflicting views within his party. Bloomberg's Alex Morales explains why Starmer made the speech and what he hoped to achieve. With the idea of a 'ceasefire' now a polarizing issue, Director of the British Future think tank Sunder Katwala joins to discuss if there is any common ground, and how politicians can find it. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy BurdenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you need some optimism about the future of Britain, a place that currently feels like it's riven with political polarisation, prejudice and the aftermath of Brexit, Sunder Katwala is here to remind us that there is a way out of this. His proposal is that patriotism - if done well - could be the answer to many of the problems associated with the culture wars. Can emphasising identity actually overcome division?GuestSunder Katwala, Director, British Future (@sundersays)More informationHow to Be a Patriot: Why love of country can end our very British culture war - Published by HarperNorth and out now.Buy a copy hereCheck out the work of British Future including their research on public attitudes to immigration, why events matter for social connection, reducing racial inequality and remembrance.We love hearing from you. You can get in touch through our website, social media (@cheerfulpodcast), or email us at reasons@cheerfulpodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of 'UKICE (I Tell)' - formerly known as 'Brexit and Beyond' - Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future, talks to Professor Sarah Hall about what his new book, 'How to Be a Patriot: Why Love of Country Can End Our Very British Culture War', says about the challenges to identity in polarised times, from the Brexit divides to the politics of immigration and race.

On this episode of Public and Society, Trinh Tu, UK Managing Director of Public Affairs, Ipsos, is joined by Sunder Katwala, British Future and Peter Walsh, Migration Observatory. They will be discussing our global data conducted for World Refugee Day. Subscribe to our podcast and YouTube channel to stay up to date with Public & Society episodes and other Ipsos content. 00:00-01:55 - Introduction 01:55-12:15 - Attitudes towards refugees 12:15-17:31 - Refugees and public services 17:31 - 34:46 - Integration 34:46-47:09 - Policy

Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future, talks to Paul Adamson about his new book 'How to be a Patriot: Why love of country can end our very British culture war'.

The rhetoric around immigration in Europe has become increasingly politicised and polarised. National governments are taking a more hostile approach in both the narrative used, and the implementation of regressive policies that are costly and ineffective.In the spirit of ‘deterrence' we are seeing pushbacks of migrants arriving by sea in southern Europe and at numerous land borders with severe consequences.In the UK, there has been much debate around the government's proposed zero-tolerance stance on migrants arriving illegally, with a particular focus on the Channel small boats crossings. This is in stark contrast to the widespread support for Ukrainian refugees arriving in Europe being granted full protections, access to public services and the right to work.Meanwhile, our research suggests that the public attitudes towards refugees and other migrants is increasingly positive.In this episode we will discuss what policies are working, how and why public opinion is often at odds with the political narrative, and what our political leaders can do better.Speakers:Sara Pantuliano (host), Chief Executive, ODISunder Katwala, Director of British Future, UK  Gonzalo Fanjul, Director of Research, Fundación porCausa, Spain  Claire Kumar, Senior Research Fellow, ODI EuropeRelated resources:Will the conflict in Ukraine reset the narrative on refugees in Europe? (event video)Hearts and minds: how Europeans think and feel about immigration (data visualisation)Public narratives and attitudes towards refugees and other migrants: UK country profile (paper)Refugees and other migrants in Poland: a spotlight on city leadership (blog)Public narratives and attitudes towards refugees and other migrants: Poland country profile (paper)Public narratives and attitudes towards refugees and other migrants: Ireland country profile (paper)Public narratives and attitudes towards refugees and other migrants: Spain country profile (paper)Massacres in Melilla and Libya: nothing new on European borders (blog)The rise of the far right in Denmark and Sweden – and why it's vital to change the narrative on immigration (blog)Public narratives and attitudes towards refugees and other migrants: Denmark country profile (paper)Public narratives and attitudes towards refugees and other migrants: Sweden country profile (paper)

The Illegal Migration Bill is the latest government attempt to deter asylum seekers from making their way to the UK by irregular routes. But has Rishi Sunak come up with some substance to match his ‘stop the boats' slogan? How does the government intend its plan to work – and how likely is it to succeed? Will the legislation prove popular or polarising? And is the row about Gary Lineker and Match of the Day no more than a distraction? The IfG's Emma Norris and Rhys Clyne are joined by Sunder Katwala, director of British Future, and Madeleine Sumption, director of the Migration Observatory, for a deep dive into the government's asylum plan.  Presented by Emma Norris. Produced by Candice McKenzie

In this episode we talk with Bobby Duffy, Author of The Perils of Perception. Bobby Duffy is Professor of Public Policy and Director of the Policy Institute. He has worked across most public policy areas in his career of 30 years in policy research and evaluation, including being seconded to the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit. Bobby sits on several advisory boards including Chairing both the Campaign for Social Science and the CLOSER Advisory Board, is a member of the Executive of the Academy of Social Sciences, a trustee of British Future and the Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education (TASO) and a Senior Fellow of the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy, University of Toronto. We hope you enjoy it.

After figures showed record net migration to the UK in 2022, is immigration still a toxic political issue? Freddie Hayward talks to Sunder Katwala, director of the think tank British Future, about how public attitudes to immigration have changed, the impact of Brexit, and why the Conservatives may not get much electoral benefit from discussing the topic. If you've got a question for You Ask Us, go to newstatesman.com/youaskus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prince and Princess of Wales's first overseas trip since the Queen's death has been overshadowed by controversy at home. The prince's godmother has resigned from her role in the royal household after she repeatedly asked Ngozi Fulani, a black domestic abuse campaigner, where she “really came from”. A spokesperson for Prince William, who is on a three-day visit to Boston, Massachusetts, said Lady Susan Hussey's comments were "unacceptable" and that "racism has no place in our society". On the Sky News Daily, Niall Paterson gets the reaction in Boston from Sky's royal correspondent Laura Bundock and speaks to Sunder Katwala from British Future about diversity in Buckingham Palace. Plus, PR specialist Professor Cele Otnes speaks about the role the younger royals could play in rebranding the Royal Family. Podcast producer - Rosie Gillott Junior podcast producer – Jada-Kai Meosa John Interviews producer – Alys Bowen Digital producer - David Chipakupaku Editor - Philly Beaumont

On this week's podcast: Can Rishi Sunak steady the ship? Patrick O'Flynn argues in his cover piece for The Spectator that the asylum system is broken. He is joined by Sunder Katwala, director of the think tank British Future, to consider what potential solutions are open to the Prime Minister to solve the small boats crisis (00:52). Also this week: Should we give Elon Musk a break? In the aftermath of his sensational purchase of Twitter, Mary Wakefield writes in defence of the tech billionaire. She is joined by James Ball, global editor of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, to ask what his plans are for the social media platform (14:27). And finally: Ysenda Maxtone Graham writes in the magazine this week about the joy of hating the Qatar World Cup. She is joined by Spectator columnist Rod Liddle to lament why we may have to get used to tournaments like this one. (24:47).  Hosted by William Moore.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

On this week's podcast: Can Rishi Sunak steady the ship? Patrick O'Flynn argues in his cover piece for The Spectator that the asylum system is broken. He is joined by Sunder Katwala, director of the think tank British Future, to consider what potential solutions are open to the Prime Minister to solve the small boats crisis (00:52). Also this week: Should we give Elon Musk a break? In the aftermath of his sensational purchase of Twitter, Mary Wakefield writes in defence of the tech billionaire. She is joined by James Ball, global editor of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism, to ask what his plans are for the social media platform (14:27). And finally: Ysenda Maxtone Graham writes in the magazine this week about the joy of hating the Qatar World Cup. She is joined by Spectator columnist Rod Liddle to lament why we may have to get used to tournaments like this one. (24:47).  Hosted by William Moore.  Produced by Oscar Edmondson. 

Rishi Sunak has become prime minister following the resignation of Liz Truss. What do we know about Sunak and his programme for government? He is the UK's youngest prime minister in more than 200 years and the first British Asian PM. Today's Mishal Husain speaks to Baroness Warsi, who was the first British Muslim to serve in cabinet, and Sunder Katwala, Director of the think tank British Future. Today's Nick Robinson also spoke to George Parker, political editor of the Financial Times.

Geri Scott, political reporter at The Times; Will Walden, former chief counsel and communications director to Boris Johnson; Jon Tonge, Professor of British and Irish Politics at University of Liverpool; Jill Rutter, Director of Strategy and Relationships at British Future and former civil servant; Katie Martin, Markets Editor, Financial Times.

On the eve of the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, one of Track & Field's best-loved stars, Sir Mo Farah, revealed a secret which upended everything we thought we knew about his life. Producer Jessica Yarmosky relays the story he tells in a BBC documentary The Real Mo Farah and speaks to 1500-meter champion Jake Wightman and Sunder Katwala of British Future about what this revelation means for running, Britain, and Farah's legend. Follow @podcasts_si | Jessica @Yarmosky | @JohnGonzalezSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this final episode of season one, Lewis Bassett and Forest DLG make a fish finger bhorta with the journalist and commentator Ash Sarkar. Does the fish finger bhorta count as English food? We hear from the academic Jason Edwards on what national cuisine actually is. Lewis eats Ghanian food in London with the cook and author Riaz Phillips. The chef Andrew Wong and the academic Catherine Hall question the boundaries of national cuisines. And journalist Adam Ramsay, Sunder Katwala from the think tank British Future and the academic Mike Kenny examine why so few people discuss English identity today.This show was produced by Lewis Bassett with music from Forest DLG Get extra content and support the show on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the Anatomy of Kindness Claudia Hammond asks who we are kind to. Professor Nichola Raihani from University College London says there are circles of connections, so family and friends, work colleagues, neighbours continuing out to everyone on the planet. Different people will put their boundaries in different places. One of the mechanisms we have to move these boundaries is empathy says Sara Konrath associate professor at the Lily Family School of Philanthropy. And being able to elicit empathy in strangers is an important part of raising awareness of challenging issues according to Lyndall Stein who has raised money for HIV, refugees and the homeless. But how do we expand who us is, (whatever that means)? Sunder Katwaler of the think tank British Future says that in part its about making connections, which is something Gillian Sandstrom from the University of Sussex studies would agree with. She studies talking to strangers and why that is beneficial. Presenter Claudia Hammond Producer Geraldine Fitzgerald Sound Engineer Sarah Hockley Sound Designer Eleni Hassabis

PART ONE: The Cricket Badger was delighted to join a webinar run by British Future to speak about how to tackle racism in cricket. They kindly allowed me to issue as a podcast and, as I think you'll agree, it is an interesting discussion. Have the racism revelations by Azeem Rafiq against Yorkshire CCC led to a watershed moment for change in cricket and for sport more broadly? Barnie Choudhury, Editor, Eastern Eye (Chair) Halima Khan, Founder and Director, Opening Boundaries Sunder Katwala, Director, British Future James Buttler, Cricket Badger Podcast

PART TWO: The Cricket Badger was delighted to join a webinar run by British Future to speak about how to tackle racism in cricket. They kindly allowed me to issue as a podcast and, as I think you'll agree, it is an interesting discussion. Have the racism revelations by Azeem Rafiq against Yorkshire CCC led to a watershed moment for change in cricket and for sport more broadly? Barnie Choudhury, Editor, Eastern Eye (Chair) Halima Khan, Founder and Director, Opening Boundaries Sunder Katwala, Director, British Future James Buttler, Cricket Badger Podcast

In the latest episode of our series about progressive advances, we're taking a look at the history of the fight for race equality in the UK. It is one that goes back centuries but we want to explore what progress has really been made in modern times and what have been the drivers--the combination of activism, movements, law and cultural change both in the UK and abroad.This week's guests are historian and activist Patrick Vernon, Sunder Katwala director of the think tank British Future and Diane Abbott ---we hear her story of being the first black woman to be elected to Parliament. Plus, Ed and Geoff discuss hair salon etiquette. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Cricket is facing a moment of reckoning after one of England's most historic clubs faced heavy criticism over its handling of allegations made by former player Azeem Rafiq.On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan, our sport correspondent Tom Parmenter examines the fallout, while Sunder Katwala, from the identity think tank British Future discusses the opportunity for change.Daily podcast team:Senior podcast producer - Annie JoycePodcast producer – Rosie Gillott Archive - Simon WindsorArchive – Nelly Stefanova Archive – Rob FellowesMusic - Steven Wheeler

How racist is Britain? Have we made any progress? What role does social media play in amplifying fringe voices? How closely do those voices portray societal attitudes to racism in reality? And how was Ben's camping trip? Mat and Ben are joined by Sunder Katwala, Director of non-partisan think tank, British Future. British Future is an independent, non-partisan thinktank and registered charity, engaging people's hopes and fears about integration and immigration, identity and race. https://www.britishfuture.org/ Sunder on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sundersays The Great Unravelling on Twitter: https://twitter.com/UnravelPod

Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Labour MP Charlotte Nichols, Conservative MP Chris Skidmore, Sunder Katwala from the pro-equality thinktank British Future and Executive Editor of ConservativeHome Mark Wallace.

In early April, the British government announced a £43m support package to help Hong Kong citizens settle here – but is it enough? On the Sky News Daily podcast with Dermot Murnaghan we examine the social and economic impact of mass migration with Sunder Katwala from British Future, as Karolina Gerlich shares her story of moving to the UK after Poland joined the EU.Daily podcast team:Podcast producer - Annie JoycePodcast producer - Nicola EyersPodcast producer – Lauren PinkneyInterviews producer - Tatiana AldersonInterviews producer - Alys BowenArchive - Simon WindsorArchive - Rob FellowesArchive – Nelly Stefanova Music - Steven Wheeler

It's been over a year since the UK officially left the EU on the 31st of January 2020 in a vote which was fuelled by decades of British Euroscepticism. With terms like 'remainer' and 'Brexiteer' now holding less significance, what are the new identities which have emerged for all of us?This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today and get one month free at: thetimes.co.uk/storiesofourtimes.Guest: -Tanja Birdsell, Professor of political science at The University of Berlin.-Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future.Host: David Aaronovitch. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do we embrace a #BoldBlackBritishFuture after such a difficult year? That's the question The Voice asked this Black History Month. This week, The Triple Cripples tell us how we can tackle ableism, because the insight of those on the margins is so crucial to us all. The full transcript of this episode will be made available shortly The #BoldBlackBritishFuture series is sponsored by JN Bank You can catch up with the rest of the series below: As part of the #BoldBlackBritishFuture series Tobi Kyeremateng talked about spatial justice and why Black Britons need spaces of our own. Mikai McDermott spoke about the importance of Black ownership and community-building. Amina Aweis spoke about the important contributions that Black people make in the tech space, and how it's time we demand better from the industry.

One left with a national record, one left not a dry eye across the land, but both Harrys were stars of the show at last weekend's British Championships. Alongside the now world-leading Aimee Pratt, the prodigious Lucy-Jane Matthews, the wonderful trio of women's 100m medallists, and - you know what? It'd take too long to list; the event was just gorgeous, which is really saying something, given the circumstances.No crowds and seriously depleted fields could have turned the whole affair in Manchester into a damp squib, but we were thoroughly entertained for two days of personal bests, returns from injury, and athletics at its most pure, dramatic best. That men's 400m final? Loved it. Jess Judd's determination to cover more ground than anyone else at the entire event? Heroic. Jaz Sawyers' brilliant 2020 consistency resulting in her topping the domestic podium for the first time since 2016? Fabulous. Daniel Rowden's performance against the magnificent Jake Wightman? Standing-ovation-in-your-living-room-worthy.We also touch upon Christian Malcolm's appointment as Head Coach of the British Athletics Olympic Programme, and a few other meets and performances we've particularly enjoyed of late.Essentially (and disarmingly) - this is just under an hour of us enthusing. This year has been difficult and disorientating, and this event threatened to underwhelm, but athletics - because all it requires is passionate competitors and somewhere to run/jump/throw - came through big time, and we remain smitten.Twitter: @BackstraightB & @Claire_GThomasInstagram: @BackstraightBoysPodcastLet us know your thoughts with a review. Go on; make our day...

Martin and Steve welcome Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future, to discuss the debate about British history in the wake of the BLM protests, and how identity politics is playing out in Britain. Photo by Ehimetalor Akhere Unuabona on Unsplash.

In the latest episode of Never Mind The Bar Charts, I talk with Sunder Katwala from the British Future think tank. Along with discussing civil rights in the age of coronavirus and the impact on BAME communities, he raised the important issue of the human bias towards pessimism and its impact on our reactions to the coronavirus crisis. Feedback very welcome, and do share this podcast with others who you think may enjoy it. Show notes Sunder on how the Liberal Democrats can improve their diversity. The University of Leicester study into who has caught Covid-19. Research into our pessimism bias. Sunder on Twitter. British Future. Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow: Amazon / Waterstones. John Maynard Keynes by Robert Skidelsky: Amazon / Waterstones. Image by Jasmin Sessler from Pixabay. Find Never Mind The Bar Charts on social media Like the show? Do follow on Twitter or Facebook. It's a great way to hear more about the podcast - and to let your friends and colleagues know about it too.

This week, after decades of signing up to the EU policy of free movement of people, Boris Johnson announced Britain will halt low-paid immigration with just a few exceptions at the margins - and he'll make high-skilled immigration a little easier if you're outside the EU. (Subscribe: https://bit.ly/C4_News_Subscribe) The day after the announcement, Gary spoke to Sunder Katwala, director of the think tank British Future, which looks at migration and identity issues, and Eric Kaufmann, Professor of politics at Birkbeck College at University of London, and author of the book, 'Whiteshift'. ------- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHk5OgI7lNk&feature=youtu.be

This week, after decades of signing up to the EU policy of free movement of people, Boris Johnson announced Britain will halt low-paid immigration with just a few exceptions at the margins  - and he'll make high-skilled immigration a little easier if you're outside the EU.   The day after the announcement, Gary spoke to Sunder Katwala, director of the think tank British Future, which looks at migration and identity issues, and Eric Kaufmann, Professor of politics at Birkbeck College at University of London, and author of the book, 'Whiteshift'.

Is this Britain's angriest election? To what extent should we blame the media, twitter and Facebook for fueling anger and is Brexit to blame? Speakers -Professor Tim Bale, Deputy Director at The UK in a Changing Europe -Mike Graham, presenter at talkRadio -Professor Maria Sobolewska, University of Manchester -Sunder Katwala, British Future

Eric Kaufmann, author of Whiteshift, and Sunder Katwala, director of British Future, talk to Toby Young about the European election results. Is national populism in decline? If not, how concerned should we be?

Eric Kaufmann, author of Whiteshift, and Sunder Katwala, director of British Future, talk to Toby Young about the European election results. Is national populism in decline? If not, how concerned should we be?

Hello! With all eyes on Br***t, a surprising and encouraging trend has slipped under the radar over the past few years: polls indicate that attitudes to immigration are getting significantly more positive. This week we’re joined by Sunder Katwala from British Future and Rosie Carter from Hope Not Hate to work out what’s been going on. Sunder and Rosie discuss their recent national conation on immigration and the directions it points to for our approach to policy and how we conduct the debate.AND Comedian Athena Kugblenu wants stupidity to be painful, de-colonisation of art collections, fines for door hanging and a new way to vote on party manifestos. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Host Ayesha Hazarika is joined by Douglas Alexander, chair of Unicef UK and former Labour Party cabinet minister, and Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future think tank, to discuss their under-reported stories of the week. Douglas discussed the importance of belonging and place, while Sunder asked why so few people are talking about the fate of the British in the EU post-Brexit.

Rosie Carter, HOPE not hate's Policy Officer, discusses the surprising outcomes of her major research into attitudes to immigration. The National Conversation on Immigration is the largest ever public engagement on immigration. Rosie interviewed 20,000 people in the last 18 months and her findings (in conjunction with Jill Rutter at British Future) mapped attitudes to migration and drilled down into the complex feelings that different people have across the UK. Have a listen, and read the full report at: http://nationalconversation.uk/

Ayesha Hazarika is joined by Sunder Katwala, Director of British Future, and Phillip Blond, Director of ResPublica, to discuss the week's under–reported stories. Sunder highlights the diversity of the England World Cup squad and what it says about modern England. Phillip raises the issue of class in Britain and how it is still the biggest barrier to social mobility. The panel also discuss, their hero of the week, Gareth Southgate, and their villain, Russian assassins.

We're gearing up for Saturday's World Cup match against Sweden and the announcements coming out of Theresa May's Cabinet meeting at Chequers. Will Britain be able to find its identity, now and after Brexit? Presented by Miranda Green. With the Financial Times' George Parker, Robert Shrimsley and Jonathan Derbyshire, and Sunder Katwala of the think tank British Future. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Molly Mintz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Theresa May's government has suffered from one of its worst weeks since the general election, thanks to the uncertainty about the "Windrush generation". What does it say about immigration policy in the future? Plus, lots of Remain-supporters think a second Brexit referendum is on the horizon. Would it do more harm than good? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, Martin Wolf and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, plus Sunder Katwala from British Future. Produced by Joshua Oliver. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will the UK ever manage to reduce migration levels to the "tens of thousands?" Should it? And how will immigration change after the UK has left the EU? With Helen Warrell of the Financial Times, plus Owen Tudor from the Trades Union Congress and Steve Ballinger of British Future. Presented by Sebastian Payne. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is immigration a problem in Britain? Flora Carr reviewed the biggest stories of the week. Nick Clegg's former adviser Sean Kemp joined Asa on the show to discuss immigration, Theresa May and Brexit. Satirist and Middle East commentator, Karl Sharro; and Director of British Future, Sunder Katwala joined the panel discussion to talk about whether Britain is too soft, or not welcoming enough, of immigration. David Bannerman, Conservative Member of the European Parliament for the East of England, discussed Brexit negotiations, EU citizens and the Tory government.

Is immigration a problem in Britain? Flora Carr reviewed the biggest stories of the week. Nick Clegg’s former adviser Sean Kemp joined Asa on the show to discuss immigration, Theresa May and Brexit. Satirist and Middle East commentator, Karl Sharro; and Director of British Future, Sunder Katwala joined the panel discussion to talk about whether Britain is too soft, or not welcoming enough, of immigration. David Bannerman, Conservative Member of the European Parliament for the East of England, discussed Brexit negotiations, EU citizens and the Tory government.

Listen to the debate from the Battle of Ideas 2016. In recent years, more and more political and cultural discussions have been conducted through the prism of identity. Who we are, rather than what we do or believe, has become ever more important. But why has this happened and what are the implications? The shift from the idea of a universal human outlook, born in the Enlightenment, appears to have become badly degraded. This historical trend is the focus of The Academy 2017, the Institute’s residential weekend of study and debate on 15 & 16 July at Wyboston Lakes in Bedfordshire. Early Bird discounted tickets for the event are available until Monday 6 March. Find out more about the event and how to get tickets at The Academy 2017 page. This Battle of Ideas debate from 2016 offers a flavour of some of the issues we’ll be discussing at The Academy. SPEAKERSDr Julian Bagginifounding editor, the Philosophers’ Magazine; author, Freedom Regained: the possibility of free will and The Edge of Reason: A Rational Skeptic in an Irrational World Ivan Hewettchief music critic, Daily Telegraph; professor, Royal College of Music; broadcaster; author, Music: healing the rift Sunder Katwaladirector, British Future; former general secretary, Fabian Society Professor Michele Moody-AdamsJoseph Strauss professor of political philosophy and legal theory, Columbia University; author, Fieldwork in Familiar Places: Morality, culture and philosophy

Alicia Barrett and Sunder Katwala join Josh Lowe and Mirren Gidda as they address Immigration. The Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has long railed against immigration, threatening to build a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border and ban Muslims from entering the country. His extreme stance has won him supporters. Anxieties over immigration policy trouble governments worldwide. In Britain, many of the people who voted to leave did so in the hope of reducing the numbers of EU migrants coming to the U.K. So, how should governments address the issue of immigration? Does espousing its economic benefits convince people that immigration is beneficial, or should it be discussed differently? Alicia Barrett is the American outreach officer at the Institute of Economic Affairs, a free market research organization, and Sunder Katwala is the director of British Future, a think tank focussed on the issue of immigration. Newsweek's Foreign Service is recorded and edited by Jordan Saville. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

ECFR’s director Mark Leonard speaks with Sunder Katwala, director of the think-tank British Future, about the EU referendum, the recent poll swings and what the result might be. The podcast was recorded on 21 June 2016. Bookshelf: How (not) to talk about Europe by Sunder Katwala and Steve Ballinger This blessed plot – Britain and Europe from Churchill to Blair by Hugo Young Jo Cox’s Fund https://www.gofundme.com/jocox Picture: Flickr/Abi Begum

Sunder Katwala, head of the think tank British Future, talks to Paul Adamson about their recent report on how (not) to talk about Europe to British audiences.

Sunder Katwala, head of the think tank British Future, talks to Paul Adamson about their recent report on how (not) to talk about Europe to British audiences.

In the week of St George’s Day, Nick tries to find out what England and English is. He talks to Sunder Katwala (Director of British Future), Caroline Kent (feminist columnist for the Telegraph) and Julian Baggini (philosopher and author of “Welcome to Everytown”). Sunder is interviewed at the beginning, Caroline at around 14 minutes, and Julian from 26 minutes 20 seconds.

What does it mean to belong? Multiculturalism, integration and social division are increasingly part of the political debate. But what impact does immigration have on everyone's sense of national identity? To debate, Philip Dodd is joined by David Goodhart, director of Demos think-tank, Migration Watch Vice Chairman Alp Mehmet, Professor Jean Grugel of Sheffield University, and Sunder Katwala, director of think-tank British Future. Recorded at Radio 3's Free Thinking Festival at The Sage Gateshead on Sunday 4 November 2012.

A new UK think tank, British Future, has been set up to look into identity, integration, migration and opportunity in modern Britain. Their new research report, Hopes and Fears, looks at what it means to be British in 2012.