New report released exploring UK attitudes on equality, diversity and inclusion

Posted: 1st October 2025

A new report from More in Common explores how Britons view Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI). It finds that while the majority still support EDI, enthusiasm has softened and more people now take a neutral position.

Key takeaways include:

  • Many believe EDI can make institutions fairer, but concerns remain about quotas, fairness, and potential division.

  • People tend to prefer bottom-up, context-specific approaches over top-down mandates.

  • Support is stronger for cultural change, such as building inclusive workplaces, than for quota-driven measures.

The report suggests focusing on respect, equal opportunity, and open dialogue as ways to refine rather than abandon EDI initiatives.

Read the full report: Finding Common Ground – More in Common

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