Bit like saying what did the Romans ever do for us eh.
Association Football matey, not bad, Rugby, Cricket and Conkers.
Or do you mean the British Empire that gave back territories " seized " when the natives asked nicely ?
Or do you mean good old Britain standing up against Napoleon, Kaiser Willie or dear old Adolf and Mussolini.
Maybe the 60 year presence in Germany to try and ward off Soviet aggression. Not sitting on the fence, moaning in a Beer glass waiting to see who wins.
I know, its the mother of all parliaments which you refer to, the model that is copied all ov