More from my background are considering Irish identity – Nesbitt

Northern Ireland actor James Nesbitt said more people from a unionist background are considering their identity. Picture: Liam McBurney/PA

Actor James Nesbitt has said he believes that many more people in Northern Ireland from a Protestant or unionist background are considering their Irish identity.

The Cold Feet actor said that his background did not prevent him from identifying as an Irishman.