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10 Oct 2026
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LIFI26: We all belong here, don’t we?

10 Oct 2026

  • Venue
    Courtyard
  • Running time
    90 mins
  • Age guidance
  • Content Advisories

What does it really mean to belong in Britain today?

What does it really mean to belong in Britain today? As division deepens and extremist politics is no longer considered at the fringe, questions of identity, immigration, and community feel more urgent than ever.

How did we get this divided, and where are we headed next? Is society permanently broken, or is a more inclusive, hopeful future still possible? And what will it take to rebuild a country where everyone has a place?

Exploring national identity and feminism to bigotry, tribes, and the weaponisation of immigration, join host Samira Ahmed and a panel of leading voices for a thought-provoking debate about a fractured modern Britain.

Host: Samira Ahmed
Panel: Afua Hirsch, Ashley James, James O’Brien and Ash Palmisciano

MAJOR FUNDERS

  • Arts Council
  • Leeds City Council
  • LTB Foundation
  • Founded by UK government
  • Suppoprted by west Yorkshire

Principal Partner

  • Caddick Group

Principal Access Partner

  • Irwin Mitchell