How can polarised Britain be reconciled in a crisis?
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19 Oct 2021
How can polarised Britain be reconciled in a crisis?

While summer 2021 saw the relaxation of COVID-19 regulations in the UK, people have been encouraged to take personal responsibility for limiting the spread of the virus. So, how are Britons balancing their newfound freedom with the shared goal of overcoming the crisis and protecting others?

Tabitha Baker

Tabitha A. Baker is a doctoral researcher in political psychology at Bournemouth University, specialising in political emotion, defence mechanisms, national identity, and rural voters.

Pamela Steele

Pamela Steele is a counselling psychologist specialising in resilience, working with both individuals and groups. Her book, Lived, Loved, Laughed, The secret to no regrets living, is available on Amazon and her latest book, Grit not Shit, is available as a free download on her website.

Jo Peters

Jo Peters spent 20 years in international agencies working for brands such as Nike and Playstation. Having set up her trend consultancy, Jo volunteered with Samaritans. In 2020, she trained as a coach with the Co-Active Training Institute, helping clients make positive changes in their professional and personal lives. Jo recently studied with Climate Change Coaches, partnering with those wanting to take action on this vital systemic issue. Together with writing on consumer trends and design, Jo loves the big outdoors, from the beach in Shoreham-by-Sea where she lives to MTB on the South Downs.