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English nationalism and the Union

The result of the EU referendum three years ago showed stark differences between the four parts of the UK. England and Wales voted to leave; Scotland and Northern Ireland to remain.

Polling suggests voters with a strong sense of English national identity were very likely to support Brexit and also that a majority of Conservative party members would prioritise leaving the EU over keeping Scotland in the union.

Or reporter James Cook went to Brexit-supporting Boston, Lincolnshire, to find out more.

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