Punching Above Our Weight (or Baiting the British)

The Economist, Blighty (on the G20 Summit in St. Petersburg)

Guido Fawkes

The Prime Minister defends Britain

Sky News

Is Britain really "a small island" (BBC)?

The Prime Minister to the Scottish People, Sept 10, 2014:

"My message to the Scottish people is simple: we want you to stay.

As the United Kingdom, we have punched above our weight for centuries - and we've done so together".

See this posting too

Update:

Britain’s global place is at stake – are we going to speak up? The Guardian - 'Our fondness for the image of “punching above our weight” in international affairs disguises our potential to be an important global player'.

Update:

Sunday Times, October 27, 2019, William Waldegrave:

"Telling a new national story could be a wonderfully liberating thing to do. No more punching above our weight. That way ends in a knockout eventually...Why not try punching at our weight as an independent, well-run, middle-sized nation, along the lines of Canada?"