Are you proudFeeling happy because you or someone you care about has achieved something. to be British? Whichever way you answer, your friends might disagree with you.

That is according to a new surveyWhen you ask a group of people questions about what they think about a particular topic. from the National Centre for Social ResearchA UK independent social research institute. It is a charity which aims to improve society. , which found just 64% of people are proud of Britain's history, down from 86% in 2013. They interviewed 1,600 people from England, Scotland and Wales.

There has been some bad news lately.

The findings come in troubled times. Far-rightA range of ideologies that emphasise social order, racial purity and the elimination of opponents. riots over the summer shook many people. Museums, universities and the National TrustA charity operating in England, Wales and Northern Ireland that maintains historic buildings and country estates for the public. Founded in 1895, today it owns more than 500 properties, as well as a large and expanding art collection. are more and more critical of Britain's past, including the British EmpireA group of countries that were once ruled or controlled by the UK, including Australia, Canada, India and large parts of Africa..

But the survey is not all doom and gloom. People have got prouder of British sports and culture.

Here are five values that British people might take pride in today:

Anti-racism. The violence in July was shocking. But thousands of people gathered for anti-racism protests too.

Giving back. Three of the world's most important charities - Save the ChildrenAn international non-governmental organisation that aims to improve the lives of children. It was founded in the UK in 1919. , OxfamAn international charity, originally British, that works to alleviate global poverty., and Amnesty InternationalAn international non-governmental organisation focused on human rights. - are based in the UK.

Just causes. The British people have supported UkraineA country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022. for more than two years in its fight against the Russian invasionWhen armed forced enter and try to take control of another country. .

Climate leadership. The UK has taken a central role at global climate meetings for years.

Soft power. Series like Planet Earth, Top Gear, Downton Abbey, and The Crown are loved around the world. Peppa Pig is so powerful that some young American viewers end up speaking with British accents.

Should these five ideas cheer us up?

Yes! The times change and we change with the times. We should not be stuck in the past. Instead, we should look to what can make Britain a place to be proud of in the future.

No! Britain is a divided country. The riots in the summer showed us that. We cannot be proud of Britain until we agree who we really are as a people.