The past decade has seen political polarisation – accelerated by social media’s filter bubbles and echo chambers – deepen and mutate. An ominous era of a polycrisis has shattered any remaining societal consensus. Meanwhile, powerful anti-establishment voices have stepped into the void.

Political and economic turmoil driven by armed conflicts across the world has forced crowds of people to leave their home countries. But instead of showing sympathy for these people, the world has largely met them with the rise of conservative politics hostile to immigration.

UK-based refugee charity, Refugease, has launched a gripping campaign that simulates the dangerous boat crossings made by refugees every day. The campaign not only highlights the power of representing real stories, but uses emotionally captivating immersive mediums to draw viewers in.

Research has unveiled that an alarming 66% of young, ethnic minority Britons have considered leaving the UK. This potential exodus signals an urgent need for both public and private sectors to address the underlying causes of disillusionment among young ethnic minority Britons.

Data suggests that Britons are significantly more likely to place their trust in civil servants rather than ministers. The findings point to a significant distrust in government, which could explain the emerging ways people, especially younger people, are engaging with political issues.