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Poll: Fairness, Hard Work Core Values Amid Brexit Divide

8/12/2026

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A UK poll found hard work, fairness and community are seen as core British values.
More than 65% say Britain feels more divided than ever after Brexit.
Sixty-two percent of volunteers are optimistic about their local area, compared with 25% of non-volunteers.
Olivia Walsham and Sunder Katwala said that Mayor Andy Burnham’s listening tour reflects messaging that affirms fairness, hard work and community and outperforms grievance-based appeals.

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Story summary

A UK poll found hard work, fairness and community are seen as core British values.
More than 65% say Britain feels more divided than ever after Brexit.
Sixty-two percent of volunteers are optimistic about their local area, compared with 25% of non-volunteers.
Olivia Walsham and Sunder Katwala said that Mayor Andy Burnham’s listening tour reflects messaging that affirms fairness, hard work and community and outperforms grievance-based appeals.