Unionists

JOUKER

Barely anyone showed up to a talk at the Tory conference on the 'future of the Union'

Russell Findlay

10

Almost empty room for talk on 'future of Union' at Tory conference

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon holds a Yes flag at SNP conference in 2019

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon holds a Yes flag at SNP conference in 2019

Scottish independence referendum

11

Nicola Sturgeon: Unionist claims independence is dead are 'nonsense'

'Pro-UK' demonstrators attend a right-wing rally in Glasgow on September 7

'Pro-UK' demonstrators attend a right-wing rally in Glasgow on September 7

7

Glasgow 'pro-UK' rally organiser breaks silence on funding raised

Jenny Gilruth didn’t hold back amid criticism from opposition MSPs

Jenny Gilruth didn’t hold back amid criticism from opposition MSPs

Free school meals

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'This is their Union': Jenny Gilruth slams opposition MSPs over Scottish Budget cuts

Police and 'pro-UK' protesters facing each other during the Glasgow rally on September 7

Police and 'pro-UK' protesters facing each other during the Glasgow rally on September 7

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'Where's the money?': Questions over funds raised for 'pro-UK' rally in Glasgow

Far-right and anti-racist protesters both gathered in Glasgow's George Square on Saturday

Far-right and anti-racist protesters both gathered in Glasgow's George Square on Saturday

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Police step in to prevent violence as far-right Glasgow rally dwarfed by anti-racists

Scottish Tory MSP and leadership hopeful Russell Findlay

Scottish Tory MSP and leadership hopeful Russell Findlay

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'Abolish Holyrood' Unionist group backs Russell Findlay in Scottish Tory race

Doug Beattie has stepped down as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party

Doug Beattie has stepped down as leader of the Ulster Unionist Party

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Ulster Unionist Party leader tipped to 'save Union' quits role

Despite a lack of unrest in Scotland, far-right groups are still very much active

Despite a lack of unrest in Scotland, far-right groups are still very much active

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Revealed: The far-right groups currently operating in Scotland

All Under One Banner will protest in Edinburgh on the same day as a far-right protest promoted by Tommy Robinson in Glasgow

All Under One Banner will protest in Edinburgh on the same day as a far-right protest promoted by Tommy Robinson in Glasgow

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Pro-independence counterprotest called as Tommy Robinson pushes Glasgow rally

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer during their BBC Head-to-head debate in Nottingham

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer during their BBC Head-to-head debate in Nottingham

Conservative Party

The Unionists fiscal plans raise more issues than answers

Winston Churchill May 1908 attempts to campaign during a by-election in Dundee Scotland

Winston Churchill May 1908 attempts to campaign during a by-election in Dundee Scotland

Durham University

2

The history of carpetbaggers and their Scottish opponents

Winnie Ewing after being elected the SNP's MP for Hamilton in 1967

Winnie Ewing after being elected the SNP's MP for Hamilton in 1967

General Election

1

Tory voters may decide winner in constituency tied to SNP history

Douglas Ross has asked Unionist voters to tactically back his party

Douglas Ross has asked Unionist voters to tactically back his party

General Election

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Douglas Ross asks Unionists to vote tactically for Tories at General Election

The dramatic decline should be concerning for the likes of Douglas Ross and Anas Sarwar

The dramatic decline should be concerning for the likes of Douglas Ross and Anas Sarwar

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Scottish independence

11

More Scots identifying as 'Scottish, not British' should seriously worry Unionists

Tory MP Andrew Rosindell has called for a new ministerial role to protect the Union flag

Tory MP Andrew Rosindell has called for a new ministerial role to protect the Union flag

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Tory MP calls for new minister and legislation to 'protect' Union flag

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy has insisted Labour will 'never' stop waving the Union flag amid criticism from within his own party

Shadow foreign secretary David Lammy has insisted Labour will 'never' stop waving the Union flag amid criticism from within his own party

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Top MP launches 'personal' defence of Union flag on Labour flyers

Rishi Sunak as he appears on the Conservatives' 'bizarre' new campaign poster

Rishi Sunak as he appears on the Conservatives' 'bizarre' new campaign poster

Conservative Party

15

'Bizarre': Tory campaign poster on 'UK power' mocked for so many reasons

Tory MP Henry Smith has suggested the UK Government appoints a 'minister for flags'

Tory MP Henry Smith has suggested the UK Government appoints a 'minister for flags'

Conservative Party

17

UK Government should appoint 'minister for flags', says senior Tory MP

WASPI women should be compensated for missing out amid changes to the state pension, according to an ombudsman report

WASPI women should be compensated for missing out amid changes to the state pension, according to an ombudsman report

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'Outrageous': Unionist campaign chief says WASPI women were 'too feckless'

Professor Sir John Curtice spoke to The National about the 'Independent Green Voice' in Scottish elections

Professor Sir John Curtice spoke to The National about the 'Independent Green Voice' in Scottish elections

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John Curtice: Why SNP may want to challenge Electoral Commission over 'IGV'

Lord Moylan claimed the Union is 'based on affection' and the nations are 'attracted' to each other

Lord Moylan claimed the Union is 'based on affection' and the nations are 'attracted' to each other

35

Tory Lord claims Union stays together 'because of affection'

The Cabinet Office is refusing to publish Michael Gove's report

The Cabinet Office is refusing to publish Michael Gove's report

Conservative Party

20

Cabinet Office refuses to release unredacted Michael Gove 'State of the Union' report

Keir Starmer speaks in front of a huge Union flag at his party's conference

Keir Starmer speaks in front of a huge Union flag at his party's conference

11

'Food bank parcels in Union flags': Labour panned for 'patriotic economy' pledge

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Scottish rockers Runrig performing

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch and Scottish rockers Runrig performing

Conservative Party

25

'McCarthyism 2.0': Fears UK Government to block funding for pro-independence artists

A new report says the 45% vote for Yes in the referendum of 2014 has turned out to be a “floor not a ceiling” for independence

A new report says the 45% vote for Yes in the referendum of 2014 has turned out to be a “floor not a ceiling” for independence

Scottish independence

27

Union 'not safe’ with 2014 independence support a ‘floor not ceiling’

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch blocked funding for an Irish band which opposes the Union

Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch blocked funding for an Irish band which opposes the Union

Conservative Party

22

UK Government blocks band's funding grant because it 'opposes the Union'

The National's fact checker looks at claims that Michael Gove's State of the Union paper has leaked online

The National's fact checker looks at claims that Michael Gove's State of the Union paper has leaked online

Has Michael Gove’s secret ‘State of the Union’ report been leaked online?

Alistair McConnachie, who founded the Independent Green Voice party, was barred from UKIP

Alistair McConnachie, who founded the Independent Green Voice party, was barred from UKIP

Glasgow City Council

9

Holocaust-denying ultra-Unionist running in Scottish council by-election

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove wrote and presented a report on the 'risk to the Union' mid-pandemic

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove wrote and presented a report on the 'risk to the Union' mid-pandemic

Conservative Party

13

Tories accused of 'siphoning off Covid funds' for Michael Gove's secret Union paper

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove was challenged over his own 'State of the Union' report

Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove was challenged over his own 'State of the Union' report

Conservative Party

29

Michael Gove's secret 'risk to Union' report revealed at Covid Inquiry

Anas Sarwar was asked if a vote for Labour is a vote for the Union

Anas Sarwar was asked if a vote for Labour is a vote for the Union

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Anas Sarwar pressed if a vote for Labour will be used as 'endorsement of the Union'

Professor Laura McAllister, co-chair of the Independent Commission on the Constitution of Wales, says it was vital to get everyone round the table

Professor Laura McAllister, co-chair of the Independent Commission on the Constitution of Wales, says it was vital to get everyone round the table

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What Scotland can learn from landmark Welsh report which found independence viable

Scottish Labour MP Michael Shanks speaking at his UK party's conference

Scottish Labour MP Michael Shanks speaking at his UK party's conference

19

New Scottish Labour MP set to speak at major pro-Union event

Anti-independence campaigners say the abolition of Holyrood should be on the agenda at the General Election

Anti-independence campaigners say the abolition of Holyrood should be on the agenda at the General Election

General Election

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Unionist call for General Election to be used to push abolition of Holyrood

The National asked how many times a Cabinet committee on the Union has met while Rishi Sunak has been PM

The National asked how many times a Cabinet committee on the Union has met while Rishi Sunak has been PM

Conservative Party

12

Cabinet Office refuses to say if Union committee has even MET under Rishi Sunak

Andrew Bowie was listed as a director of the Union lobby group

Andrew Bowie was listed as a director of the Union lobby group

Conservative Party

11

'Dead duck': Tory MP Andrew Bowie's pro-Union lobby group struck off after two years

Keir Starmer speaking at Labour's conference, where Union flags were on show in all corners

Keir Starmer speaking at Labour's conference, where Union flags were on show in all corners

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

6

Wee Ginger Dug: Labour's naked nationalism is revealed by more than Union flags

First Minister Humza Yousaf and SNP candidate for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election Katy Loudon on the campaign trail

First Minister Humza Yousaf and SNP candidate for the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election Katy Loudon on the campaign trail

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Lesley Riddoch: Will a by-election loss serve to refocus SNP on independence?

Rishi Sunak’s rhetoric exacerbates a form of racism also amplified by Labour politicians

Rishi Sunak’s rhetoric exacerbates a form of racism also amplified by Labour politicians

Refugees and immigration

3

Ruth Wishart: Unionists fail to realise a key fact about immigration

A deflated Union Jack balloon

A deflated Union Jack balloon

4

The ambivalent Union: Why Britain is going to end with a whimper not a bang

'Muscular Unionism' has been exhibited by Tories such as allies Boris Johnson (right) and Alister Jack

'Muscular Unionism' has been exhibited by Tories such as allies Boris Johnson (right) and Alister Jack

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Less than half of UK voters see preserving Union as priority, research finds

Wallace Thompson said that Unionism in Ireland was 'always doomed'

Wallace Thompson said that Unionism in Ireland was 'always doomed'

11

Founding member of DUP says a 'New Ireland is now inevitable'

Michael Gove's department is looking to hire some civil servants to help promote the Union

Michael Gove's department is looking to hire some civil servants to help promote the Union

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

Conservative Party

6

Wee Ginger Dug: Scottish media thinks Unionism is 'impartiality'

Kirsty Strickland: Double standards is all Unionists have as they hire UK promoters

Kirsty Strickland: Double standards is all Unionists have as they hire UK promoters

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Kirsty Strickland: Double standards is all Unionists have as they hire UK promoters

Kate Forbes was formerly the Scottish finance secretary

Kate Forbes was formerly the Scottish finance secretary

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Kate Forbes calls out 'mistruths' from pro-UK think tank boss in GERS row

Labour peer George Foulkes has doubled-down on his claim that the UK was never meant to be a Union of equals

Labour peer George Foulkes has doubled-down on his claim that the UK was never meant to be a Union of equals

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Labour lord doubles-down on 'UK is not a Union of equals' claim amid backlash

Labour peer George Foulkes's comments were picked up on by First Minister Humza Yousaf (right)

Labour peer George Foulkes's comments were picked up on by First Minister Humza Yousaf (right)

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'The UK is not a Union of equals and never was', Labour grandee insists

Simon Case is the UK's most senior civil servant

Simon Case is the UK's most senior civil servant

Conservative Party

39

'Nationalist civil servants are undermining Tory ministers', Labour lord claims

A group of five Unionist counter protesters turned up at the march in Stirling to demonstrate against independence

A group of five Unionist counter protesters turned up at the march in Stirling to demonstrate against independence

All Under One Banner

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Police in warning to Unionist counter protesters at Yes rally

Ben Macpherson said we should 'Unionist' and 'nationalist' labels

Ben Macpherson said we should 'Unionist' and 'nationalist' labels

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We should ditch labels like 'Unionist' and ‘nationalist’, says SNP MSP

Former Labour leader Gordon Brown claimed 'patriotism' should replace 'nationalism'

Former Labour leader Gordon Brown claimed 'patriotism' should replace 'nationalism'

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Gordon Brown confuses with calls to move from 'nationalism to patriotism'

Gordon Brown is due to speak at a Unionist rally in Edinburgh on Thursday evening

Gordon Brown is due to speak at a Unionist rally in Edinburgh on Thursday evening

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Independence Minister calls on Gordon Brown to apologise for broken promises of 2014

The Vow is often credited with having helped swing the 2014 indyref vote for the No side

The Vow is often credited with having helped swing the 2014 indyref vote for the No side

Scottish independence referendum

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'The Vow' did not win 2014 independence vote for the Union, academics argue