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Survey Reveals Widespread Social Disconnection in Britain

Half of Britons feel detached from society, with economic insecurity and reduced face-to-face interaction identified as key drivers of alienation.

Labour's announcement this week has renewed the debate over the impact immigrants have on the UK (Photo: Getty Images)
The poll found that 47 per cent of British Asians felt like a stranger in their country compared with 44 per cent of white Britons
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Overview

  • A poll of over 13,000 British adults found that 50% feel disconnected from society, and 44% sometimes feel like strangers in their own country.
  • Economic hardship strongly correlates with alienation, with two-thirds of financially struggling individuals reporting disconnection, compared to 37% of the financially secure.
  • Younger adults report heightened mistrust, with 65% of 18–24-year-olds and 62% of 25–34-year-olds stating they lack trust in others.
  • The decline in face-to-face interaction, fueled by remote work and digital habits, has been cited as a significant factor in weakening social bonds.
  • The This Place Matters initiative, launched by More In Common, UCL Policy Lab, and Citizens UK, aims to address social fragmentation and rebuild community cohesion.