Examining the Online Trolling and Harassment Directed at Unionists. Part 2… Unionists are notoriously divided on almost every issue under the sun and finding common ground is an extremely difficult task, however, online abuse directed towards Unionists is one rare example of almost unanimous Unionist unity. For my
Examining the Online Trolling and Harassment Directed at Unionists… I have been contemplating writing an article on Unionist experiences online and how there is a sense that it is disproportionately negative with Unionists plagued by trolling, abuse, and threats. It’s a topic that I have touched on before
Together UK Foundation Scottish Launch On the evening of Friday 28th April, a gathering of diverse communities came to the Clyde Room at Edminston House to celebrate the Scottish launch of the Together UK Foundation. The launch was generously sponsored by the India Council of Scotland and incorporated over 120
Witness for the Union, Geopolitical Centre, Cambridge University As part of the UK Union Programme, the Centre for Geopolitics is bringing to Cambridge those who have been at the heart of the UK Union’s recent history to further understanding of both the longer history of our Union, and what might
The Good Friday Agreement and the Two Solitudes John Wilson Foster In the many months since Stormont was evacuated by our devolved government, the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) of 1998 has receded from the forefront of our attention with surprising and disturbing speed. It seems almost to belong to another era: events
Ibrox Reception In 1938 King George VI, along with Queen Elizabeth opened the Empire Exhibition at Ibrox, Glasgow. There was an attendance of over 146,000 people and every Commonwealth Country was represented, except India and Cylon, both of whom were wishing to govern themselves. This year marks the 85th anniversary
Speech to the Scottish Unionist Clubs Spring rally - Glasgow 12th March "I speak to you at a time of opportunity for Unionism in Scotland, but the opportunity will only be realised if the hard work is put in on the ground and I want to acknowledge the hard groundwork
Unionists Club's Spring Rally On Sunday 12th March 2023, the Union Clubs Scotland Spring Rally was held in the DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, Glasgow to a packed crowd of members and distinguished guests. Union Clubs Chairman and Together UK Foundation supporter, Robert Elliot, opened the event with a rallying speech, where he
A campaign for Irish unity? If you don't mind a civic war The calls from Irish nationalist politicians and commentators for a border referendum, or for the Irish government to prepare for the referendum - by which is meant, preparation for the expected Yes vote - have grown clamorous of late.
What is Together UK and what is it hoping to achieve? Mark Carruthers asks Sheila Davidson from Together UK, former MLA John McCallister and Prof Jon Tonge what the future holds for civic unionism. Hear more on BBC Sounds
