US EditionPoll finds nearly half of Britons feel disconnected from society and lack faith in others
- A recent survey of 13,464 adults in Great Britain conducted from March 14 to April 7 revealed that half of respondents experience a sense of social disconnection, while 44% reported occasionally feeling unfamiliar or alienated within their own country.
- Researchers and focus groups indicate that this social disconnection stems largely from economic insecurity, reduced face-to-face interaction due to technology, social media, and working from home, rather than immigration alone.
- The poll, carried out in collaboration with More In Common, a community campaign organization, and a university-affiliated policy research team, was released alongside the introduction of 'This Place Matters'—a year-long initiative designed to restore community connections and enhance trust within neighborhoods.
- The survey revealed that 53% of people agree 'you can't be too careful with most people', trust is lowest among 18-24-year-olds at 29%, and 53% affirm multiculturalism benefits Britain's identity, though public opinion is divided.
- The findings suggest rising isolation and mistrust threaten social cohesion, prompting calls by leaders like Luke Tryl to urgently rethink how to rebuild a united society beyond blaming migration.
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