Gordon Brown returned to the theme of British identity this week, using his Hugo Young Memorial Lecture to make the case for 'a distinctively British set of ideas about ourselves and our role in the world.' (hat-tip to Gareth at the CEP for the link).
In many ways it was an excellent speech, one which obviously reflects sincere and deeply held views.
However, it's impossible to ignore the subtext of Brown's championing of Britishness. If he succeeds in becoming British Prime Minister he will control the government of England on devolved issues which do not effect his Scottish constituents.
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