This event will explore whether Britain’s institutions are becoming culturally partisan and whether the ideal of impartiality is still achievable in a polarised society.
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From policing and education to culture and media, many citizens feel that official bodies no longer reflect their values, priorities, or everyday concerns.
A new report, ‘Two Britains: Public servants and the wider public see a different country – and this undermines trust in governments’, reveals a widening gap between the attitudes of public sector workers and those of the wider population, particularly on questions of identity, culture, and political authority. As that gap grows, public trust declines.
This event will explore whether Britain’s institutions are becoming culturally partisan — and whether the ideal of impartiality is still achievable in a polarised society.
Discussion will focus on:
- Whether public bodies have become culturally partisan
- How perceived bias affects public confidence
- What it would take to rebuild institutional trust
- Practical things leaders should think about
Speakers:
- Simon Ruda, expert in applied behavioural science; founder, Behavioural Insights Team
- Stephen Webb, Director of Programme, Fix Britain
- Kishwer Falkner, Baroness Falkner of Margravine, former chair (2020-2025), Equality and Human Rights Commission
Chair:
- Munira Mirza, Chief executive, Civic Future