A new report published by Policy Exchange found that “almost 3 in 4 people – 72% of those polled believe that children should be taught to be proud of British history, with a majority also believing that Britain has historically been a force for good in the world.”
However, Britain’s successful integration of immigrants cannot be taken for granted:
“The report argues that Britain has historically represented one of the most successful examples of a multi-ethnic democracy in the modern world – but that the summer’s far-right riots and previous intercommunal tensions between ethnic groups show that integration and social cohesiveness cannot be taken for granted. It argues that politicians, educators, and cultural institutions should not feel abashed in building upon this appetite for inclusive patriotism, whether that is doing more to celebrate the contribution of Commonwealth citizens to the World Wars, or by celebrating achievements of universal resonance, such as Britain’s industrial and scientific achievements or our proud history of Parliamentary democracy.”