Breaking Down Barriers to Integration

The All Party Parliamentary Group on Social Integration

Welcome to the website for the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Social Integration.

The APPG on Social Integration is a cross-party group of parliamentarians that aims to drive forward a cross-party conversation on policy solutions that break down barriers to integration and create opportunities for people from all walks of life to connect with each other and build bonds of trust.

During and beyond the Covid pandemic, the work of the APPG for social integration will be more important than ever. Our focus will be on practical ideas for what can be done, not just by national and local government, but also by civic society, business and citizens to bring people closer together. I am looking forward to leading the group as we embark on our next inquiry and grow its membership.

Peter Gibson MP, Chair of the APPG on Social Integration.

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Latest News

APPG of Social Integration Roundtable - Ukrainian Welcoming Scheme

APPG of Social Integration Roundtable – Ukrainian Welcoming Scheme

2nd February 2023

On 15th March 2022, the APPG on Social Integration held an informal roundtable with key UK practitioners to discuss the integration of refugees from Ukraine.

Event report: Building stronger communities in post-pandemic Britain

Event report: Building stronger communities in post-pandemic Britain

2nd November 2021

An event hosted by the Social Integration APPG exploring how business and civil society helped connect people during the Covid-19 crisis.

Time running out to harness benefits of Covid-19 volunteer spirit - new APPG report

Time running out to harness benefits of Covid-19 volunteer spirit – new APPG report

27th October 2021

The upsurge in volunteering during the Covid-19 pandemic helped to connect people from different backgrounds and promote integration. This appetite for community action risks being lost without urgent policy action, warns a new APPG report.

Online Evidence Sessions

The APPG on Social Integration has been holding informal online oral evidence sessions to examine the legacy and lessons of the Covid-19 crisis in relation to social connection and integration. Watch the first four sessions below.

Chaired by Peter Gibson MP

Previous online evidence sessions

In the first phase of its Covid-19 inquiry, the APPG on Social Integration held online evidence sessions to examine the issues which the pandemic was creating for socially isolated groups and the best practice for responding to these challenges. Watch all three sessions below.

Chaired by Holly Lynch MP

Access the latest reports from the Social Integration APPG, including the Inquiry into the integration of immigrants.

Upcoming events, evidence sessions and other key dates for the APPG.

See which Parliamentarians are members of the APPG