BORIS JOHNSON’S culture wars and “anti-woke” agenda are deliberately pitting working-class communities against each other, according to a new report.
Fabian Society research suggests rows over racial equality and cancel culture are stoked by politicians, media outlets and social media platforms rather than reflecting the reality of attitudes in society.
The Labour-affiliated think tank found that clashes about tradition and identity — including over the Black Lives Matter movement and the England football team taking the knee — are usually instigated by those seeking political, personal or commercial gain.
There are also lessons for Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to help the party avoid playing Tory games, the group stressed.