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What is the core of the British identity?
According to Pew Research Center (2016), in the UK, 81% of
people think that the ability to speak the English language is very
important to the British identity, followed by the adhering the
customs and traditions (54%).
Where you were born or what faith you have play little role in
defining your national identity.
http://assets.pewresearch.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/04/14094140/Pew-Research-Center-
National-Identity-Report-FINAL-February-1-2017.pdf