Believe Quote by David Blunkett

We can find common qualities and common values that have made Britain the country it is. Our belief in tolerance and liberty which shines…

— Gordon Brown

I do consider myself British. I have very strong feelings about my British heritage.

— Slash

I always find the idea of Britishness a bit of a boring old concept, to be honest. That world of Britishness always comes off…

— Giles Deacon

When we were growing up we were all asked to accept ourselves as British citizens, and I still hold on to this idea that…

— Nish Kumar

The 'Britishness' debate too often descends into worthy flannel about common values and mutual respect. To give a hard edge to what it means…

— Damian Green

We are all proud to be British. But we also feel more local and regional allegiances.

— Chuka Umunna

My attitude towards the British is one of utter friendliness and respect.

— Mahatma Gandhi

All the things that are part of your heritage make you British - that makes this country what it is. It's part of your…

— Bill Bryson

I've never felt British. I'm just not interested in national identity. I don't know why.

— Elvis Costello

It's the UK: We have to get beyond that imperialist state. I think that kind of imperialist, hierarchical, elitist state has made it easier…

— Irvine Welsh

We need to provide leadership, stability and confidence to the British people. We cannot indulge in parochial or nativist fantasies.

— Suella Braverman

Britain is characterized not just by its independence but, above all, by its openness.

— David Cameron