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Blue Quote by Nick Boles

“The Scottish aren't embarrassed about their nation, or their flag. Far from it. You can't move in Edinburgh or Glasgow without seeing a blue and white saltire flapping in the wind.But the English ruling classes seem to be embarrassed about Englishness.” quote by Nick Boles — Download Open image

“The Scottish aren't embarrassed about their nation, or their flag. Far from it. You can't move in Edinburgh or Glasgow without seeing a blue and white saltire flapping in the wind.But the English ruling classes seem to be embarrassed about Englishness.”

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