Very few Londoners feel an attachment to the rest of England, arguing that the capital's 'diversity and multiculturalism' are what sets it apart from other regions, a new poll has revealed.
Only 29 per cent of those living in London feel a 'very strong attachment' to the country, compared with 38 per cent who said they hold a stronger affinity towards the city, a YouGov survey has shown.
In new research that sought to uncover the strength of regional identities across the UK, 30 per cent of Londoners were found to believe that the capital's 'diversity and multiculturalism' are its most distinctive feature.
And, while one in nine (11 per cent) indicated that its famous historical attractions were what made the city so unique, a mere eight per cent of participants argued that it was the London Underground, the oldest underground railway network worldwide.
The results come amid increased debate surrounding the impact of mass migration on identity within the UK, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer recently stating that Britain was at risk of becoming an 'island of strangers' without stricter rules on migration.
