Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn has hit out at Northern Ireland’s lack of progress when it comes to issues involving equality.
The openly-gay actor, best known for his role as Hodor in HBO’s Game of Thrones, launched his career as a drag artist called Revvlon at the Kremlin nightclub, and now works as as DJ.
However, the star, who hails from Lisburn, has branded his homeland’s failure to pass equal marriage rights as “a disgrace”.
“I really don’t understand why we’re the only little enclave of the country that can’t do it,” he told the Belfast Telegraph.
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“I hope that we can come into line with the rest of Europe and the rest of the United Kingdom and Ireland.
“There’s so much other horrible s*** happening in the world at the minute, I think it’s the least of their worries. I think we need to get it sorted out as soon as possible. I don’t see why people are so concerned at what other people do behind closed doors or in their lives,” he stressed.
Kristian also admitted that he would consider entering politics in the future, in order to solve these problems and push for equal rights.
“Of course I have had thoughts about going into politics. I certainly don’t mean now, definitely not, but in the future who knows?” he said.
“It seems the DUP who are, or were, the predominant party, haven’t exactly done my community any favours. I definitely would be prepared to make the change myself if it’s going to help my community and help other people.
“I’ve thought about running for office for later in life, not for now. I definitely have something to say. I don’t want anything wildly different to what we have now.
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“It’s just making sure that everyone’s treated equally. Is that so progressive? I don’t think it’s progressive, I think it’s human. And not just gay people – women’s rights, immigrants, people of different ethnic backgrounds.
“I just don’t see why people are treated differently or with a different set of rules. It’s just wrong,” he added.
Nairn also stressed that there should be a greater separation between Church and State in Northern Ireland.
“I saw what religion did to people when I grew up and I certainly didn’t want any part of it. That turned me off it. I don’t see the benefit in giving yourself a belief system that allows you to judge other people.
“So I am a big advocate for completely separating Church and State – I don’t think it has any business in political decisions. I think a lot of problems in this world would stop if people could stay out of other people’s business,” he added.
