How divided is the UK really? Here’s a way to find out | Brendan Cox
Social media-fuelled riots and fractured politics make us feel more divided than ever, but is that so? Our study hopes to reveal what bring us together – and pushes us apart
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The article questions whether the UK is truly as divided as social media and political fractures suggest, proposing a study to map what unites and divides people. Brendan Cox, co-founder of the Together Coalition, argues that the "more in common" sentiment has faded and needs to be actively measured and understood. The National Conversation aims to document the strength of social connections, which underpin democracy and societal solidarity.