Former Attorney General Lord Goldsmith who has been looking into the issue at the request of Gordon Brown, believes special citizenship ceremonies would help teenagers realise what it means to be British.

In the proposal school-leaver would be encouraged to swear an oath pledging allegiance to the Queen and respect for the country's law.

Citizenship ceremonies are already carried out for immigrants, and the team's report suggests holding them in schools where young people could take part.

Alternatively, events could be included in citizenship classes, which are already part of the national curriculum.

Sources close to the review said in an interview the plans would help foster a "shared sense of belonging" in UK society.

Lord Goldsmith has also hinted at updating the national anthem by removing verses which are rarely performed.

Teaching unions have reportedly called the plans 'un-British' and the Scottish Government has slammed the proposals.

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