A Motto for the UK?

Rumours are abound that Gordon Brown and Downing Street are looking to chisel out a national motto for the UK.

Americans, Swedes, Samoans have a national motto, so why not the UK?

Mr Brown’s spokesman said he welcomed debate about a motto like France’s “Liberty, Equality, Fraternity”.

But he said the prime minister was investigating a longer “statement of values” which could be used as part of any future “Bill of Rights”.

Mr Brown has urged a new relationship between government and citizens.

The Daily Mail reported that a five or six word motto could be emblazoned on every public building in Britain - and could even be included on UK passports and birth certificates to boost national pride.

What do you think, dear TeenToday readers? What sort of motto would you be proud to see on your passport?

Brown: We’ll Punish And Prevent Crime

Gordon Brown painted his vision for Britain today, covering key political themes: crime, education, immigration, security, the environment and, above all, health - which Mr Brown will put at the heart of his premiership.

He said the Government would continue to be tough on the causes of crime: “My answer to crime and disorder - our policy - is both to punish and prevent.”

The Prime Minister reminded delegates that the Government were working to remove illegal guns from Britain’s streets.

“No parent should ever have to endure the suffering of the family of Rhys Jones,” he said.

Source: Sky News