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Where we belong: Reclaiming English identity and our collective story from the culture wars

Location

Shoreditch Electric (Stage)

Date & Time

June 4, 2025, 2:40 - 3:10 PM

About

Category: Society & Governance

Track: Government & SocietyGovernment & Society

Format: Panel - Panel

Primary Access

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Secondary Access

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Description

Our national story has been captured by a politics of selfishness and exclusion; this panel asks: Is it possible to reclaim English identity from polarisation and bring people together to tackle the major issues facing us today? This fantastic panel explores English identity through the myths and stories that once anchored us in a culture of belonging, including English radical traditions. Working with the audience, the panel will discuss whether it’s possible to imagine a patriotism of creativity, care and freedom, and which shared values can best help us recover a kinder, collaborative Englishness.

Speakers

CL

Caroline Lucas

Environmentalist

JH

John Higgs

Writer

AG

Andy Green

Co-founder

Modern Cockney Festival

ZS

Zakia Sewell

Producer & DJ

CL

Caroline Lucas

Environmentalist

AG

Andy Green

Co-founder

Modern Cockney Festival

ZS

Zakia Sewell

Producer & DJ

Moderators

DA

Daze Aghaji

Environmentalist

DA

Daze Aghaji

Environmentalist

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