British Labour politician and long-serving MP for Dagenham and Rainham
The Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion has launched the National Conversation to map what it means to be British and how communities connect. Co‑chaired by Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas, the project seeks public input to shape long‑term policy, with concerns that funding gaps and hollowing-out of local government could limit impact.
The Independent and The Guardian report on Ian McKellen and James Graham's film Love Letter to England, part of the National Conversation, encouraging public contributions on what unites the country ahead of England's World Cup knockout game.