Social mobility is about helping everyone thrive and grasp opportunities. To know how we are doing on this we need to understand people’s experiences and perceptions rather than just using official statistics.
The Social Mobility Barometer is a survey of over 5,000 people from across the nation. Last year it revealed a divided ‘us and them’ society and deep pessimism among the young. This year there is little difference with widespread concern that things are getting worse.