On the tenth anniversary of the tragic murder of MP Jo Cox, our nation is urged to engage in dialogue. A decade later, the United Kingdom remains deeply divided, with elected officials facing significant risks in carrying out their duties. Recent incidents in Belfast, Glasgow, and Southampton have witnessed hate-driven attacks resembling the circumstances of Jo’s killing, targeting innocent families.
The Mirror introduces a fresh iteration of ‘Britain Talks’, a pioneering conversation initiative set to launch in September, following on from the ongoing National Conversation. In today’s publication, Brendan Cox, Jo’s widowed husband, and Katie Amess, daughter of the late Conservative MP David Amess, kick-start the conversation.
The Mirror invites its readers and all individuals willing to move away from division to participate in this project. By answering a few questions on their perspectives of the world, participants can sign up for ‘Britain Talks’. Leveraging innovative technology developed by our partners, Die Zeit in Germany, participants will be paired with individuals holding contrasting views. Signing up requires only an email address for project updates.
The email address will solely be used for Britain Talks newsletters to keep participants informed about project developments and new partner organizations joining the initiative. This initiative presents an opportunity to be a founding member of a community dedicated to reclaiming the country from extremists and fostering unity.
Join us in this crucial conversation. Let’s talk and work towards a more connected society.
[Sign up for more information about Britain Talks here]