British Unionists

British Unionists

Unionism in the United Kingdom, also referred to as British unionism, is a political ideology favouring the continued union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. The term is particularly associated with Ireland and Northern Ireland. With the growth of Scottish nationalism, and the possibility of Scotland's exit from the union, the term is also used to describe divisions between pro-union parties in Scotland and the Scottish National Party (which favours independence). The term is also used occasionally in reference to Wales and Welsh nationalism.

Unionism can also be used in a historical context, to describe an ideology favouring the creation of political unions between constituent states in the British Isles.