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Identity, Empire and the Culture War
Byline Times explores the weaponisation of Britain's past as a key tool in a dark project of division and distraction
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The Class Ceiling: Liz Truss’ Cabinet Offers the Illusion of Equality
Despite the racial and ethnic diversity of the Prime Minister’s top team, this counts for little if ordinary people of colour continue to suffer, says Taj Ali

‘Out of the Picture: After the Queen’s Death, Will Britain Finally Confront Itself?’
Britain has hidden a key part of our story from ourselves. With the Queen’s death marking a decisive shift, it’s time for us all to start building a better picture of our country and its past, writes Hardeep Matharu

Why the ‘Culture War’ Will Intensify Under Liz Truss
Sam Bright explores the forces propelling the escalating demonisation of ‘woke’ Britain

Seven Decades of Social Progress – But is the UK Heading Backwards?
The Byline Intelligence Team digs into the story of the past 70 years in data

‘The Uses of Diversity’
Martin Shaw considers why so many politicians of colour have been appointed to top ministerial roles by white Conservative leaders
