The difference between being British and being English explained Professor Matt Goodwin argues there's a crucial distinction between British and English identity, claiming Englishness is an ethnicity rooted in heritage rather than just citizenship. Using Rishi Sunak as an example, he suggests someone can become British but cannot truly become English without deep ancestral connections. Click through to watch the full video in which Matt discusses demographic projections, examines integration cha

Do you have more than one national identity? For this interviewee, identity is a blend of heritage and personal experience. With roots in both Britain and Ireland—and passports to match—he sees himself as “half-English, half-Irish.” It’s not just about where he’s from, but how he chooses to define himself. This conversation raises interesting questions: how much of identity is tied to heritage, and how much to lived experience? Does having multiple national identities create a stronger sense of