Weather proves more 'British' than Church

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[The Church of England Newspaper] August 5, 2005--Driving on the left, the weather and pubs are more important than the Church of England in defining what it is to be British, according to a recent YouGov survey. Research found that almost a quarter of people believe that the Church of England was 'not at all important' in defining Britishness. Leading politicians, lawyers and clergy have expressed concern over the findings, which they argue show a lack of recognition for the role Christianity has played in shaping the country.