Britons feel disconnected from society and lack faith in others – poll

The impact of last year’s riots continues to affect community cohesion, a major survey on social bonds has found (James Speakman/PA) - (PA Wire)

Britons feel disconnected from society, wary of other people and worried about community tensions, a major new poll has found.

A survey of more than 13,000 British adults found 50% said they felt disconnected from society, while 44% said they sometimes felt like a “stranger” in their own country.