Welcoming “The State of Us” – A Vital Step Toward Cohesion, with More Work to Do on Media
The publication of The State of Us report by British Future and the Belong Network marks a significant and welcome milestone in the national conversation […]
Social Cohesion
Strengthening Integration Through Community Media – A Response to the UK Government’s Immigration Reforms
The UK Government’s latest immigration strategy, detailed in the Restoring Control over the Immigration System White Paper (May 2025), sets out a significant recalibration of […]
When Silence Becomes a Strategy – The Collapse of Stonewall’s “No Debate” Approach
In the past decade, Stonewall has undergone a transformation that was meant to consolidate its authority on LGBTQ+ advocacy. Instead, it has ended up alienating […]
Community Media – A Security Asset Hiding in Plain Sight
With the growing emphasis on national security and social protection, as outlined by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, it is time for the UK government […]
Community Media and Social Cohesion – A Role in Rebuilding Trust
Recent events in Leicester have highlighted the challenges of maintaining social cohesion in an era where misinformation, online influence, and institutional distrust shape public perception. […]
Globalised Culture and the Challenge of Mythogenetic Pluralism
Joseph Campbell, in his exploration of mythology, often addressed the ‘mythogenetic’ process—the way myths are born, evolve, and shape human culture. His concern about the […]
Segregated or Integrated Identities for Social Cohesion
This set of notes was prompted by an exchange on X with Ted Cantle. Following our discussion, I have ordered Amartya Sen’s book Identity and […]
Social Cohesion Strategy Challenge – A Role for Community Media
As we reflect on the events of the summer of 2024, it is clear that fostering social cohesion requires a bold, inclusive, and collaborative approach. […]
Cultural Democracy – Anticipating Opposing Outcomes
The Future of Cultural Devolution in the UK is a comprehensive report produced by Culture Commons in collaboration with thirty partners from the UK’s creative, […]
Belong Social Cohesion Statement – What Role for Media?
A joint report, “After the Riots: Building the Foundations for Social Cohesion,” has been published in response to the violent unrest across the UK in […]
Ofcom Local Media Review – Initial Comments
I started to gather my thoughts about Ofcom’s Local Media Interim Report shortly after it was published, then events took over, and the context changed. […]
Mob Mentalities – The Overwhelming of the Collective Unconscious
Carl Jung’s theory on mob mentality is rooted in his concept of the collective unconscious. Jung posited that the collective unconscious is a part of […]
Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Violence in Leicester – Social Cohesion Media
On Saturday 13th July 2024, I attended the opening hearing of the Independent Commission of Inquiry into the Violence in Leicester in 2022. The event […]
Community Media, Social Cohesion and Zero-Sum Thinking
One aspect that has been largely overlooked in the current General Election campaign is the media policy of the different political parties. With the passing […]
Decentered Media Endorses the Belong Manifesto for Social Cohesion
As the founder of Decentered Media, I am pleased to endorse the Belong Manifesto for Social Cohesion. This initiative is pivotal in guiding the next […]