Rivers of Blood fifty years on

Fifty years on from the 'rivers of blood' speech, Enoch Powell’s dire predictions of societal breakdown have not materialised. But our exclusive YouGov poll of over 5,000 people shows anxieties around immigration and integration continue to cause concern for many.

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Executive summary

Our polling reveals the pessimism about the state of multiculturalism and integration in Britain.

The fallout

The impact of Powell's speech was felt all over the country and continues to cause division today.

Where are the rivers of blood?

The views Powell espoused weren’t just abhorrent, they have been discredited by the passage of time.

Multiculturalism is working

Just as Powell’s speech galvanised people into action, let's hope its 50th anniversary does the same.

Enoch Powell
timeline

A brief history of Enoch Powell's career.

ENOCH POWELL’S LEGACY IN WOLVERHAMPTON

His blistering speech about race in Britain ignited a touch paper.

ON THE GROUND IN LUTON

Communities, cohesion, and integration

Findings from the National Conversation on Immigration

Perceptions of integration shape attitudes to immigration.

How economic exclusion feeds the far right

Exploring the challenges faced by ex-industrial towns across Britain.

British but not British enough

Uproar as the children of the Windrush generation are threatened with deportation.

Building inclusive communities

We are launching a new integration initiative to challenge the growing perception that integration is failing.

Britain Divided? Rivers of blood fifty years on