Katwala argues that the Left should reclaim patriotism to heal Britain’s culture wars by championing an inclusive, confident national identity rooted in shared values and public institutions. Drawing on his experience as a half-Indian, Irish catholic NHS child, Katwala emphasises that pride in Britain need not exclude diversity – instead, it can unify amid division over immigration, Brexit, online racism, and contested histories. He advocates a forward-looking patriotism grounded in collective experiences – like sport, public services, and civic rituals and contends that refusal to celebrate national identity leaves it vulnerable to reactionary appropriation. Ultimately, Katwala envisions a progressive patriotism that affirms cultural pluralism and fosters social cohesion in modern Britain.