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[/B] I don't understand your point. Are you suggesting that I somehow condone what he did ? I don't recall stating any opinion concerning him. I simply defended Duffy's right to offer his condolences if he saw fit. As I stated, McGuinness, in later life, divided opinion. My view of him is...

It very much depends on how you see history. But as you asked me that question personally I’ll give you my perspective with a nod to the first sentence and a flag against your suggestion to extract Britain from the equation. History is handed down to us by the ruling classes, or was when I grew...

You suggest that in some way my Englishness is almost sinful to me. Far from it. Quite the opposite. But you must understand that most people are not ashamed to be English- just the way that so many folk cannot differentiate between patriotism and nationalism. I suspect we are not, as you...

I'm English and am far from self loathing concerning it. I also embrace other cultures. I feel no need to define the fabric of my existence borders and man made limitations that come from something other than my experience. One of the reasons that people are so uncertain about English identity...

I don't see anything in what he said as inflammatory. There are divided views on McGuinness. He was a hero to many- for different reasons. No-one has a right to tell Duffy what he can or cannot say. I don't think he should be censored- footballer or not. He has not condoned violence or hatred.

So should a few politicians