Should these five ideas cheer us up? A new survey finds fewer Britons are proud of their country than 10 years ago. But some say there is plenty to be happy about.
Sharp drop in British national pride
The state we're in: In Keir Starmer's first major speech since becoming prime minister he said Britain had a "deeply unhealthy society... weakened by a decade of division and decline, infected by a spiral of populism”. Glossary
Proud - Feeling happy because you or someone you care about has achieved something.
Survey - When you ask a group of people questions about what they think about a particular topic.
National Centre for Social Research - A UK independent social research institute. It is a charity which aims to improve society.
Far-right - A range of ideologies that emphasise social order, racial purity and the elimination of opponents.
Save the Children - An international non-governmental organisation that aims to improve the lives of children. It was founded in the UK in 1919.
Oxfam - An international charity, originally British, that works to alleviate global poverty.
Amnesty International - An international non-governmental organisation focused on human rights.
Ukraine - A country in Eastern Europe. It was invaded by Russia in February 2022.
Invasion - When armed forced enter and try to take control of another country.