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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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0:00 – Intro: What Does It Mean to Be English?
0:50 – Albie Amankona on Civic Nationalism
2:05 – Can National Identity Be Separated from Ethnicity?
4:30 – The Case for British Values and Integration
6:45 – Responding to Demographic Change
8:20 – Why Englishness Shouldn’t Be Based on Race
10:00 – Cultural Pride and Celebrating English Traditions
12:00 – White Privilege and Identity Politics Backlash
14:05 – Integration Failures vs. Ethnic Nationalism
16:20 – Parallel Communities and Civic Cohesion
18:00 – Can Integration Solve the Identity Crisis?
19:00 – Ethno-Cultural Nationalism
20:15 – Defining Ethnicity and Ancestry
22:10 – Why History and Heritage Matter
24:00 – Englishness and the Role of Indigenous Identity
25:30 – Using Israel as a National Identity Model
28:30 – National Cohesion and Shared Ancestry
30:00 – Matthew Goodwin’s Research on Demographic Shifts
31:45 – Nationhood, Homogeneity, and Political Stability
34:00 – Is Ethnic Diversity a Source of Division?
36:00 – What Future for English Identity?
37:30 – Where Do We Go From Here?