John Denham, former Labour MP and Cabinet Minister, points out: "National identities are fine . . . but we English are British, and thats all you need to know."

John Denham, former Labour MP and Cabinet Minister, is now the director of the Centre for English Identity and Politics at Winchester University.  He writes in The Telegraph that the EU referendum is leaving English voters behind.

The English, as a nation, are excluded or ignored by the British political establishment whenever there is a decision of any import to be made.  The EU Referendum is but one example of the need for a collective voice to represent and speak on behalf of the English.  That voice should be coming from an independent English Parliament but the British establishment will do all in its power to prevent one.  At present the English have to be British all on their own.

Reading Mr Denham's article it seems he is in favour of an "England Stronger in Europe" campaign.  He also writes: "In the main, English voters want recognition, not separation."  I would settle for recognition but I suspect that a majority of the English would vote "Leave".

Here is a link to John Denham's article.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/eureferendum/12177809/The-EU-referendum-is-leaving-English-voters-behind.html