Unionism

Andy Burnham has promised to replace the House of Lords with a senate of the nations and regions (Picture: PA)

Why Prime Minister Burnham could give unionism a much-needed boost Martyn McLaughlin

Malcolm III and Queen Margaret of Scotland. New research has illuminated the perspective that the Scottish royal line’s connection to Anglo-Saxon royalty gave Scottish kings a claim to Britain as a whole. PIC: CC.

Medieval Scots thought 'independence was compatible with being a Brit'

Former minister Tom Tugendhat has been backed by a third of Scottish Tory MSPs.

Third of Scottish MSPs endorse Tom Tugendhat to be Conservative Leader

Both Boris Johnson and Douglas Ross let the Conservative party down (Picture: Daniel Leal/pool/AFP via Getty Images)

Tory leaders have let party down. I'll be different to Truss and Ross Murdo Fraser

John Buchan was a unionist who was quite prepared to stand up for Scotland's interests (Picture: Lusha Nelson/Conde Nast via Getty Images)

Buchan’s 'patriotic unionism' can restore Scots Tories to past glories Murdo Fraser

Prime Minister Liz Truss's supposed proposals on an independence referendum make it hard to see any shift away from 'muscular Unionism', writes Kenny MacAskill. (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

It's hard to see Truss rowing back on 'muscular Unionism' - Kenny MacAskill

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Readers' Letters: Who will make the case for nuanced Unionism?

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross's efforts to rally unionist voters to support his party appears to have failed.

Analysis: Unionism seems to be the hardest word - Alexander Brown

Prime Minister Boris Johnson carries Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for mobile distribution during a visit to Barnet FC's ground at the Hive. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/Pool Photo via AP

Boris Johnson reportedly set to visit Scotland this week

The Faslane naval base is Scotland’s second-largest single-site employer (Picture: Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Unionists must make positive case for UK as a multi-cultural, liberal democracy ...

All Under One Banner Independence March - Holyrood to Meadows. Picture: Pic Lisa Ferguson

Lesley Riddoch: This is why Unionism is in terminal decline

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Andy Maciver: Ruth Davidson’s departure poses questions for Unionists and Tories

The Labour party membership has become more radical in its views under the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn

Poll: Four in 10 Labour members support Scottish independence

Democratic Unionist Party leader Arlene Foster. Picture: AFP/Getty

DUP leader warns Sinn Fein over call for Northern Irish referendum

Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson during FMQs at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. Picture: PA Wire

Analysis: Tories' darling builds bridge to centre-left and right

Michael Gove accused the SNP of 'identitarian' nationalism, but refused to engage with suggestions this played a part in the Brexit vote (Picture: Getty)

Paris Gourtsoyannis: Indyref2 may be battle of '˜identitarian' politics

Tory Minister Brandon Lewis. Picture: PA

Tory chairman urges Scots to support England at the World Cup

Michael Gove was speaking at a Policy Exchange event in London

Michael Gove: SNP represent identity politics, not Brexit

Jeremy Corbyn believes Unionism is "divisive", spokesman says

Kezia Dugdale is headed to Perth for conference

What to expect from the Scottish Labour Party Conference

‘Better Together’ party to contest Holyrood 2016 election

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Unionist solution

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Demise denied

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New Unionism

Ian Paisley at meeting at Hamilton Town Hall. Picture: TSPL

Leader: Ian Paisley legacy

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Rewarding the greed of City ‘buccaneers’

Picture: Neil Hanna

Gerry Hassan: Unionists declare your ‘nationalism’

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Pig in a poke

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Yes campaign is positive choice for Scotland

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Union better for economy says Osborne

Alex Massie: Mystery surrounds the SNP message

Alex Massie: Mystery surrounds the SNP message

Duncan Hamilton: For football to maintain a shred of integrity, Rangers must pay...

Duncan Hamilton: For football to maintain a shred of integrity, Rangers must pay...

Gerry Hassan: Union v independence still needs reasoned debate

Drumlanrig: Dressed to kilt in the land of stars and stripes

Economist magazine criticised over “Skintland” front cover

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Duncan Hamilton: ‘No’ campaign must get its act together to win hearts and minds

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Brian Monteith: Mean spirit is no foundation for independence

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Duncan Hamilton: Oil boost could prove the catalyst for independence at last

Tory leadership candidate Jackson Carlaw accuses rivals of appeasing Salmond

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Letter: Apathy to blame for 'day of disaster'
I DON'T wish to encroach on the current "love-in" between our politicians and commentators (so-called); but I suggest that last Thursday was a disaster day for ...

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