The Impact of Nationalism and Racism in Post-Brexit Britain

There has been a significant increase in cases of racist abuse in post-Brexit Britain.

Racism is not solely a problem of people in left-behind communities or those without resources.

Understanding the politics of racism requires examining the dynamics within both marginalized and privileged groups.

📌 The prevalence of racism in post-Brexit Britain is difficult to determine.

📌 A famous British survey revealed that while only a small proportion exhibited overt racist views, a larger proportion displayed ambivalent responses.

📌 While explicit racism may not be widespread, there exists a substantial proportion of individuals who could be influenced towards a more racist perspective under certain circumstances.

🌍 Racism is increasing due to inequality and manipulation by certain interest groups in post-Brexit Britain.

🇬🇧 Not all nationalism is xenophobic; many patriotic Britons have personal and emotional connections to their country.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Elite individuals often combine nationalist views with a belief in Britain's superiority.

🌍 Nationalism and racism in post-Brexit Britain are influenced by a colonial mindset.

👥 The concept of the 'elite' can be broken down into economic and cultural capital.

📚 There can be overlap between economic and cultural capital in elite groups.

💡 The division in post-Brexit Britain lies between the elite with economic capital and those with cultural capital.

🌍 Similar divisions can be observed in other countries, such as the divide between the liberal elite and the economic elite in the US under Donald Trump.

🔥 These divisions between elite groups are driving much of the current political landscape.

🇬🇧 Political alliances between different nationalist identities formed during Brexit due to a common opposition to Europe.

🤝 The alliance between imperial nationalists and everyday nationalists is expected to be short-term, as differences in their visions of Englishness will reemerge once Britain is fully independent from Europe.

⚖️ More conflict and tension are anticipated between the different nationalist groups in post-Brexit Britain.