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Culture wars: how divided is Britain really?

Culture wars: how divided is Britain really?

28 March 2021

The Sunday Times 

"If America has a chasm, we have a kaleidoscope" 

“The dynamics in the UK are quite distinctive. British people are 'moderators'. They look for common ground. They don’t take pride in taking the strongest view.”

We See the Left. We See the Right. Can Anyone See the ‘Exhausted Majority’?

We See the Left. We See the Right. Can Anyone See the ‘Exhausted Majority’?

24 March 2021

New York Times

"While members of the ‘wing’ groups (on both the left and the right) tend to hold strong and consistent views across a range of political issues, those in the Exhausted Majority tend to deviate significantly in their views from issue to issue."

We See the Left. We See the Right. Can Anyone See the ‘Exhausted Majority’?

Bridging the Gap

Bridging the Gap

17 March 2021

The Parlia Podcast

“There’s a subtle but crucial difference between ‘Opponent’ and ‘Enemy’”

“In the US, we’ve lost the common sense of authority that should be provided by academia, science and the media. The umpires and referees aren’t trusted - which means both sides get nervous and they just want to see their side win.”

Bridging the Gap, with Stephen Hawkins

Growing Apart: Understanding and Addressing the Business Ramifications of Social Polarization

Growing Apart: Understanding and Addressing the Business Ramifications of Social Polarization

15 March 2021

BCG Henderson

"By helping to structurally reduce and mitigate the negative consequences of polarization, leaders can reduce the level of harm that polarization can inflict within their broader societies as well as within their companies."

Growing Apart

New Poll Reveals Refugee Sponsorship Increases Support, Reduces Opposition to Resettlement

New Poll Reveals Refugee Sponsorship Increases Support, Reduces Opposition to Resettlement

01 March 2021

Niskanen Center

"Refugee sponsorship has a tangible impact in increasing support for and reducing opposition to refugee resettlement because of the direct links established between refugees and local communities. 

The poll, conducted by YouGov and commissioned by the nonprofit group More In Common, offers vital lessons for refugee advocates and policymakers on both the policy and politics of refugee resettlement."

New Poll Reveals Refugee Sponsorship Increases Support, Reduces Opposition to Resettlement