Children are to be taught a “common culture” and immigrants will be expected to speak English under Government plans unveiled today to “champion a united British identity”.
Ministers will today warn that previous policies to encourage multiculturalism have failed and left people “afraid to express legitimate concerns and frustrations.”
The Coalition will today publish a new “integration strategy” which will set out plans to reunite communities across the country and halt the rise of extremism.
The integration strategy will state: “We believe in certain values and will actively promote them: freedom of speech; freedom of worship; democracy and the rule of law. Long-standing British values of tolerance are the bedrock of our society. We will champion a united British identity, across class, colour and creed.”
The strategy will advocate the teaching of British history and culture in schools and encourage the flying of flags in public places. It will also say that the Government “wants” immigrants to speak English and for the new national citizen service for teenagers to bring together children from different backgrounds.
It is understood that ministers believe that this year, with the forthcoming Diamond Jubilee and Olympics, will present the perfect opportunity for the new British identity to be forged.
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