COHESION

Independent cohesion commission launched

An independent commission on community and cohesion has been established to look into the ‘root causes’ of last summer’s riots and suggest long-term solutions.

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By Martin Ford | 30 June 2025
Rioting in Southport © Ian Hamlett / shutterstock.com

An independent commission on community and cohesion has been established to look into the ‘root causes' of last summer's riots and suggest long-term solutions.

The commission will be co-chaired by Conservative ex-communities and home secretary Sir Sajid Javid and ex-Labour MP Jon Cruddas.

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