What does it mean to be English? And is it possible to build a positive and inclusive patriotism?
In the wake of last year’s ‘Raise the Colours’ campaigns, the St George’s Cross has become a divisive symbol, marking pride for some while reinforcing a sense of exclusion and intimidation for others.
This St George’s Day join us for an honest conversation about British patriotism, belonging, and the emotional power of national identity in a time of social and psychological uncertainty.
We cannot afford to concede patriotism to far-right definitions based on loss, anger and nostalgia. We must challenge narrow conceptions of national belonging, and spotlight stories that celebrate British pluralism, diversity and democracy.
Come along to hear from panelists
Caroline Lucas (former Green Party Leader and author of Another England)
Sunder Katwala (Director of British Future and author of How to Be a Patriot)
John Denham (former Labour party MP and director at the Centre for English Identity and Politics)
Anoosh Chakelian (Britain Editor at the New Statesman and host of the New Statesman Podcast).
Rowenna Davis (Labour candidate for Mayor of Croydon).
