Building identity for United Kingdom

One of the results of the Scottish referendum is it has made us think what does it mean to be part of the United Kingdom or related terms such as Great Britain.   The UK as a concept and as a narrative is something which many of us have been re-learning in recent weeks.   In fact, the concept of the UK made up of differing nationalities such as Scottish, Welsh, English is not straightforward and so the referendum, particularly the thought that the UK might be broken up has made us reflect on the concept. One person who has helped us think through the concept and the benefits which it brings, is Gordon Brown, former Prime Minister and Chancellor and still a Scottish MP in Westminster.   His speech the day before voting in Glasgow is magnificent; in its rhetoric, its persuasive content, its narrative and for helping us realise the benefits of the Union and the dangers of nationalism.  As well as being available on Youtube, transcripts of the speech are on both the Independent and the Mirror.