Unionism In Scotland
Unionism in Scotland is the belief in that Scotland should remain in the United Kingdom in its present structure as one of the countries of the United Kingdom. There are many strands of political Unionism in Scotland, as well as sympathisers with Unionism in Northern Ireland. Unionism is a movement often categorised primarily as being in opposition to Scottish independence.
In anticipation of a proposed referendum on Scottish independence, the three main pro-union political parties in Scotland joined to form Better Together in support of Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom.
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