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This article addresses the recurring debate over whether Rishi Sunak is English, drawing on concepts from ethnic and national identity scholarship. The author distinguishes between nationality and ethnicity, arguing Sunak is English by nationality and British by citizenship, but not a member of the English ethnic majority. The piece defines key terms—ethnic group, state, and nation—and applies them to the British context to clarify the debate.

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Title: Is Rishi Sunak English?

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This article addresses the recurring debate over whether Rishi Sunak is English, drawing on concepts from ethnic and national identity scholarship.

The author distinguishes between nationality and ethnicity, arguing Sunak is English by nationality and British by citizenship, but not a member of the English ethnic majority.

The piece defines key terms—ethnic group, state, and nation—and applies them to the British context to clarify the debate.

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