What Makes Someone English? Albie Amankona VS Laurie Wastell

In this special episode of The Flip Side, we dive into one of the most divisive and essential debates in modern Britain: Civic Nationalism vs Ethnic Nationalism.We’re joined by two powerful thinkers offering contrasting views:

- Albie Amankona – Broadcaster and founder of Conservatives Against Racism for Equality (CARE), Albie advocates for a civic nationalist vision of Englishness, rooted in integration, shared culture, and liberal democratic values — not solely race or ancestry.

- Laurie Wastell – Writer and editor at The Daily Sceptic, Laurie presents a case for the importance of ethno-cultural continuity. He contends that shared ancestry, historical memory, and cultural roots have long underpinned national cohesion, and warns that rapid demographic change could undermine trust, stability, and belonging in Britain.
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