Blunkett on Englishness

What on Earth does David Blunkett mean?:

"With cultural and political strength in the devolved assemblies in Parliament in Scotland, we really do need to reinforce the Englishness of the English but in a comprehensive and open way as part of Britishness," Mr Blunkett said.

Should Scottishness and Welshness be reinforced in a similarly open way? If not then why not? Why are the English a special case?

Posted by John at December 30, 2005 12:33 PM | TrackBack