Gurinder Chadha was influenced in her decision to make the film by the social and cultural contexts of the UK in 2019
BREXIT- the divisive BREXIT referendum in the UK led to a disturbing resurgence of racist attitudes and values not seen in the UK since the 80's as a result of the UK leaving the European Union.
1980's- the social and cultural contexts of the 80s depicted in the film is similar to the contexts of The Specials and Ghost Town in that the Asian community were facing racism from racist organisations like the National Front as well as high unemployment due to the brutal economic policies of Margaret Thatcher and her conservative government.
