English nationality

[hedgebeater]

Here's a thought. Does anyone, who was born in England, know what nationality they are? English does not seem to be accepted as a nationality any more, one must put "British". Even "United Kingdom" is irrelevant with Scotland and Wales being devolved and having their own parliaments. I am confused.

[bednobs]

what is confusing about putting british?

[Bobbisox]

We must put British on legal documents but I consider myself as being English as I am sure the Scots Welsh and NI will consider themselves to be of their country of birth

[Safiya]

I had a question on a form the other day that asked Nationality then Ethnicity... i was well confused. I always put English

[Bbbananas]

Since last week I always put English Pastafarian....

[jake-the-peg]

I'm English, British and European

My kids have Irish and British passports.

It's only confusing if you think you can only have one nationality

[hedgebeater]

Bednobs. I don't put British because I am not Scots or Welsh. They can put Scots or Welsh. I can't put English. That's my point.

[nannybooby]

English is born in England what's the problem I always put English.My hubby is Irish and thats what he puts down neither of us uses British or EU member !

[joggerjayne]

We will soon be independant, when Cazza Loo gets us declared

The Independant Republic Of Brighton.

Then, we will be "Brightonian".

[Old_Geezer]

They would be English. And as England is a part of Great Britain they can put British if they prefer. I've not heard of anyone stating United Kingdomish but I guess it's valid. Give it a while and they may be forced to say European.

[jake-the-peg]

That's like me saying I can't put English because I'm not from Yorkshire!

[Safiya]

why cant you put english hedge?

[Old_Geezer]

Why can't you put English? Who's stopping you?

[WELSHYORKIE]

I'm British by Europe, English by Birth and Yorkshire by the grace of God

[jake-the-peg]

Just because you're born in a country doesn't mean anything nannybooby

My father was born in the US and left at the age of 2 - he's certainly not American

[bednobs]

i still don't get what is confusing about it. if there is a space for english, tick that, if there is a space for british and not for english, tick that, if it's a blank space, put whatever you prefer. Not being rude (well i am actually) but if that simple thing confuses you, how do you get on in life??

[nannybooby]

Jake the peg - as I understand it if you are born ina country you can claim that country's nationality in Addition to your parent's nationality. So being born in England makes you English if you want -and many do !

[lylabellablueyes]

Harsh bednobs lol

I was born in Scotland. I moved to Yorkshire when I was 7, but always just put British when it asks.

[Old_Geezer]

IMO to consider yourself to be a different nationality than the place of birth takes away meaning. Sure adopt another, your parents if you wish, for administrative purposes, but why deny where you are from?

[craft1948]

I always put British............my mother's from Yorkshire but my father was a Shetlander.