The so-called culture wars and the “anti-woke” agenda is pitting working class communities against each other, according to a new report.
Research from The Fabian Society claims that rows over issues such as racial equality and cancel culture are stoked by politicians, media outlets and social media platforms rather than reflecting actual attitude divides amongst the public.
And the Labour-affiliated think tank said there were lessons for the left and right to prevent Britain from becoming as fractured as the US.
The group’s analysis found that clashes about tradition and identity are usually instigated by those seeking political, personal or commercial gain.