The BBC provides the commentary on our lives, the soundtrack of the nation. It is one of the most powerful unifying forces in the United Kingdom today.

The BBC is part of the glue which binds the United Kingdom together. At those times of national moment - of joy or sadness, in the UK or around the world, at times when the nation wants to celebrate, mourn or just enjoy itself people turn to the BBC.

While The United States is the most powerful nation the world has ever seen, it is also the most detested nation that the world has ever known.

I happen to belong to that group opinion which holds the break-up of the United Kingdom to be imminent.

The most powerful thing we own is our vote.

There is a real danger of the United Kingdom breaking up. There is a loss of common identity.