David Olusoga claims that the United Kingdom has become more unequal compared to his younger years.

According to historian David Olusoga, the United Kingdom is experiencing increasing divisions not only among its borders but also within each of its four nations. Olusoga argues that London's dominance in particular highlights the disparities within the UK's union. He points out that most countries have a capital city that is not significantly larger than other cities, unlike London. Growing up in north-east England during the de-industrialization of the 1980s, Olusoga witnessed widespread job losses and unemployment, leading him to believe that relying on industries to spread wealth and opportunity across the four nations is no longer feasible. Olusoga emphasizes the urgency of addressing these divisions and renewing the bonds of the UK union. He recalls feeling more in common with Scotland than with the south of England, but now lives in the south himself, highlighting the changing dynamics of the nation. Olusoga also suggests that the decline in religious affiliation, with fewer people identifying as Christian, adds to the challenges facing the union. While governing powers were devolved, and there have been referenda in Scotland and the Brexit debate, Olusoga notes that the current state of the union remains complicated, with tolerance rather than enthusiasm for the status quo. However, he believes it is too soon to predict the collapse of the union, as historical presumptions have often proven wrong. Nevertheless, Olusoga acknowledges that the UK is going through a period of significant change and expresses curiosity about how the current moment will be resolved and if the union can be renewed.