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A new National Conversation project has been launched to examine what unites and divides people across Britain. The initiative is being led by the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, co-chaired by former Conservative Chancellor Sajid Javid and former Labour policy chief Jon Cruddas.
The commission is asking members of the public to complete a survey and record a short voice note setting out their vision for their community and country. The project will look at questions of British, English, Scottish and Welsh identity, as well as what connects people to their neighbours and makes places feel like home.
The work is being convened by the Together Coalition and is expected to run until the end of August. A report later this year will combine public evidence with academic research, expert testimony and the commission’s own deliberations.