The Unconditional Union Party was a loosely organized political entity during the American Civil War and the early days of Reconstruction. First established in 1861 in Missouri, where secession talk was strong, the party fully supported the preservation of the Union at all costs. Members included Southern Democrats who were loyal to the Union, as well as elements of the old Whig Party and other factions opposed to a separate Southern Confederacy.
Missouri's Unconditional Union Party
Following the splintered presidential election of 1860, it became apparent that much of the South would not abide by the election of Abraham Lincoln. In Missouri, Francis P. Blair, Jr. began consolidating that state's adherents of Lincoln, John Bell, and Stephen A. Douglas into a new political party, the Unconditional Union Party, which would lay aside antebellum partisan interests in favor of a single cause, the preservation of the Union. Blair and his supporters' primary goal was "to resist the intrigues of the Secessionists, by political action preferably, by force if need were."
United Ulster Unionist Party, existed from 1975 and 1982, splinted from the Vanguard Progressive Unionist Party due to a disagreement over power-sharing
The Unionist Party, referred to as the Scottish Unionist Party outside Scotland, was the main centre-right political party in Scotland between 1912 and 1965. Use of the terms Unionist and Tory, as opposed to Conservative, is a consequence of the Scottish Unionists eschewing the name Conservative until 1965.
Independent from, though associated with, the Conservative Party in England and Wales, it stood for election at different periods of its history in alliance with a small number of Liberal Unionist and National Liberal candidates. Those who successfully became Members of Parliament (MPs) would then take the Conservative Whip at Westminster just as the Ulster Unionists did until 1973. At Westminster the differences between the Scottish Unionist and the English party could appear blurred or non-existent to the external casual observer, especially as many Scottish MPs were prominent in the parliamentary Conservative party, such as party leaders Andrew Bonar Law (1911–1921 and 1922–1923) and Sir Alec Douglas-Home (1963–1965), both of whom served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
The Unionist Party was a political label adopted at various times in the United States by opponents of secession. It was used primarily by Southerners who did not want to affiliate with the Republicans, or wished to win over anti-secession Democrats.
The label first appeared 1850, during the dispute over the Compromise of 1850. Southerners who supported the Compromise (mainly Whigs) adopted the Unionist label to win over pro-Compromise Democrats and defeat anti-Compromise Democrats. The name change emphasized the Compromise issue, and implied that ordinary Whig political issues, such as the tariff, had been set aside.
By 1860, the Whig Party was defunct. A group of former Whigs formed the Constitutional Union Party, with John Bell as candidate for president. Also, as in 1850, ex-Whigs and anti-secession Democrats combined as "Unionists" to oppose secessionists in state elections, especially in Kentucky, Maryland. Missouri, and Virginia, where the Republican Party label was still toxic. Bell's candidacy was ineffective, but the state strategy proved successful as the American Civil War began in 1861.
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business: Essential Road Improvements - 2 November 2022
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Business: National Care Service Viability - 2 November 2022
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SPF Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party input to Scottish Police Federation Joint Conference 26th April 2021.
Broadcast standard footage available from SPF.
published: 26 Apr 2021
Reporting Scotland edits out Unionist party leaders' criticism of Rangers football club.
STV News showed all five Holyrood leaders. Why did BBC Scotland edit out the Unionists?
published: 09 Mar 2021
Scottish Conservative & Unionist Party Fringe
Hear from Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross MP:
“Defeatism and disinterest towards the future of the Union is rife.
“If you think this way, ask yourself a question – whose side are you on?
“If you think Scotland’s place in the UK isn’t worth the fight, then you’re in the wrong party.
“My party, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, is not going to give in, not now, not ever.
“This is a fight we can win.”
published: 03 Oct 2020
Nigel Dodds - Scotland & the Union
DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds speaking during a Parliamentary debate on Scotland's place within the United Kindgom. Mr Dodds highlighted the benefits to Scotland of remaining within the UK as well as pointing out that the country as a whole was "better off together"
published: 29 Nov 2012
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published: 06 Dec 2019
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Ending the Not Proven Verdict - 15 December 2021
published: 15 Dec 2021
Devolution issues under paragraph 34 of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 - [2022] UKSC 31
Judgment has been given this morning by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in the following case:
Reference by the Lord Advocate of devolution issues under paragraph 34 of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 - [2022] UKSC 31
The Scottish Parliament has the power to make laws for Scotland (section 28(1) of the Scotland Act 1998 (“SA”)). However, a provision of an Act of the Scottish Parliament is not law so far as the provision is outside the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament (section 29(1) SA). A provision is outside legislative competence if it “relates to reserved matters” (section 29(2)(b) SA). Whether a provision “relates to” a reserved matter is determined “by reference to the purpose of the provision, having regard (among other things) to its effect in all the...
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party input to Scottish Police Federation Joint Conference 26th April 2021.
Broadcast standard footage available from SPF.
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party input to Scottish Police Federation Joint Conference 26th April 2021.
Broadcast standard footage available from SPF.
Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party input to Scottish Police Federation Joint Conference 26th April 2021.
Broadcast standard footage available from SPF.
Hear from Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross MP:
“Defeatism and disinterest towards the future of the Union is rife.
“If you think this way, ask yourse...
Hear from Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross MP:
“Defeatism and disinterest towards the future of the Union is rife.
“If you think this way, ask yourself a question – whose side are you on?
“If you think Scotland’s place in the UK isn’t worth the fight, then you’re in the wrong party.
“My party, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, is not going to give in, not now, not ever.
“This is a fight we can win.”
Hear from Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross MP:
“Defeatism and disinterest towards the future of the Union is rife.
“If you think this way, ask yourself a question – whose side are you on?
“If you think Scotland’s place in the UK isn’t worth the fight, then you’re in the wrong party.
“My party, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, is not going to give in, not now, not ever.
“This is a fight we can win.”
DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds speaking during a Parliamentary debate on Scotland's place within the United Kindgom. Mr Dodds highlighted the benefits to Scotlan...
DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds speaking during a Parliamentary debate on Scotland's place within the United Kindgom. Mr Dodds highlighted the benefits to Scotland of remaining within the UK as well as pointing out that the country as a whole was "better off together"
DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds speaking during a Parliamentary debate on Scotland's place within the United Kindgom. Mr Dodds highlighted the benefits to Scotland of remaining within the UK as well as pointing out that the country as a whole was "better off together"
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Judgment has been given this morning by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in the following case:
Reference by the Lord Advocate of devolution issues und...
Judgment has been given this morning by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in the following case:
Reference by the Lord Advocate of devolution issues under paragraph 34 of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 - [2022] UKSC 31
The Scottish Parliament has the power to make laws for Scotland (section 28(1) of the Scotland Act 1998 (“SA”)). However, a provision of an Act of the Scottish Parliament is not law so far as the provision is outside the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament (section 29(1) SA). A provision is outside legislative competence if it “relates to reserved matters” (section 29(2)(b) SA). Whether a provision “relates to” a reserved matter is determined “by reference to the purpose of the provision, having regard (among other things) to its effect in all the circumstances” (section 29(3) SA). Reserved matters include both “the Union of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England” and “the Parliament of the United Kingdom” (paras 1(b) and (c) Schedule 5 SA, respectively).
The SA allows the Lord Advocate to “refer to the Supreme Court any devolution issue which is not the subject of proceedings” (para 34 of Schedule 6 SA). A “devolution issue” includes “any other question arising by virtue of this Act about reserved matters” (para 1(f) of Schedule 6 SA).
This reference concerns the proposed Scottish Independence Reference Bill. The Bill makes provision for a referendum on Scottish independence. The question would be “Should Scotland be an independent country?”. The key issue in this reference is whether the proposed provision relates to reserved matters.
In a unanimous judgment, the Court answers the questions before it as follows. First, the question referred by the Advocate General is a devolution issue, which means that that the Court has jurisdiction to decide it. Secondly, the Court should accept the reference. Thirdly, the provision of the proposed Bill which makes provision for a referendum on the question, “Should Scotland be an independent country?” does relate to matters which have been reserved to the Parliament of the United Kingdom under the Scotland Act. In particular, it relates to the reserved matters of the Union of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England and the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Accordingly, in the absence of any modification of the definition of reserved matters (by an Order in Council or otherwise), the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on Scottish independence.
More information is available on our website: UKSC 2022/0098
Judgment has been given this morning by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in the following case:
Reference by the Lord Advocate of devolution issues under paragraph 34 of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 - [2022] UKSC 31
The Scottish Parliament has the power to make laws for Scotland (section 28(1) of the Scotland Act 1998 (“SA”)). However, a provision of an Act of the Scottish Parliament is not law so far as the provision is outside the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament (section 29(1) SA). A provision is outside legislative competence if it “relates to reserved matters” (section 29(2)(b) SA). Whether a provision “relates to” a reserved matter is determined “by reference to the purpose of the provision, having regard (among other things) to its effect in all the circumstances” (section 29(3) SA). Reserved matters include both “the Union of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England” and “the Parliament of the United Kingdom” (paras 1(b) and (c) Schedule 5 SA, respectively).
The SA allows the Lord Advocate to “refer to the Supreme Court any devolution issue which is not the subject of proceedings” (para 34 of Schedule 6 SA). A “devolution issue” includes “any other question arising by virtue of this Act about reserved matters” (para 1(f) of Schedule 6 SA).
This reference concerns the proposed Scottish Independence Reference Bill. The Bill makes provision for a referendum on Scottish independence. The question would be “Should Scotland be an independent country?”. The key issue in this reference is whether the proposed provision relates to reserved matters.
In a unanimous judgment, the Court answers the questions before it as follows. First, the question referred by the Advocate General is a devolution issue, which means that that the Court has jurisdiction to decide it. Secondly, the Court should accept the reference. Thirdly, the provision of the proposed Bill which makes provision for a referendum on the question, “Should Scotland be an independent country?” does relate to matters which have been reserved to the Parliament of the United Kingdom under the Scotland Act. In particular, it relates to the reserved matters of the Union of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England and the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Accordingly, in the absence of any modification of the definition of reserved matters (by an Order in Council or otherwise), the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on Scottish independence.
More information is available on our website: UKSC 2022/0098
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Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party input to Scottish Police Federation Joint Conference 26th April 2021.
Broadcast standard footage available from SPF.
Hear from Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross MP:
“Defeatism and disinterest towards the future of the Union is rife.
“If you think this way, ask yourself a question – whose side are you on?
“If you think Scotland’s place in the UK isn’t worth the fight, then you’re in the wrong party.
“My party, the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, is not going to give in, not now, not ever.
“This is a fight we can win.”
DUP Deputy Leader Nigel Dodds speaking during a Parliamentary debate on Scotland's place within the United Kindgom. Mr Dodds highlighted the benefits to Scotland of remaining within the UK as well as pointing out that the country as a whole was "better off together"
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Judgment has been given this morning by the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom in the following case:
Reference by the Lord Advocate of devolution issues under paragraph 34 of Schedule 6 to the Scotland Act 1998 - [2022] UKSC 31
The Scottish Parliament has the power to make laws for Scotland (section 28(1) of the Scotland Act 1998 (“SA”)). However, a provision of an Act of the Scottish Parliament is not law so far as the provision is outside the legislative competence of the Scottish Parliament (section 29(1) SA). A provision is outside legislative competence if it “relates to reserved matters” (section 29(2)(b) SA). Whether a provision “relates to” a reserved matter is determined “by reference to the purpose of the provision, having regard (among other things) to its effect in all the circumstances” (section 29(3) SA). Reserved matters include both “the Union of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England” and “the Parliament of the United Kingdom” (paras 1(b) and (c) Schedule 5 SA, respectively).
The SA allows the Lord Advocate to “refer to the Supreme Court any devolution issue which is not the subject of proceedings” (para 34 of Schedule 6 SA). A “devolution issue” includes “any other question arising by virtue of this Act about reserved matters” (para 1(f) of Schedule 6 SA).
This reference concerns the proposed Scottish Independence Reference Bill. The Bill makes provision for a referendum on Scottish independence. The question would be “Should Scotland be an independent country?”. The key issue in this reference is whether the proposed provision relates to reserved matters.
In a unanimous judgment, the Court answers the questions before it as follows. First, the question referred by the Advocate General is a devolution issue, which means that that the Court has jurisdiction to decide it. Secondly, the Court should accept the reference. Thirdly, the provision of the proposed Bill which makes provision for a referendum on the question, “Should Scotland be an independent country?” does relate to matters which have been reserved to the Parliament of the United Kingdom under the Scotland Act. In particular, it relates to the reserved matters of the Union of the Kingdoms of Scotland and England and the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Accordingly, in the absence of any modification of the definition of reserved matters (by an Order in Council or otherwise), the Scottish Parliament does not have the power to legislate for a referendum on Scottish independence.
More information is available on our website: UKSC 2022/0098
The Unconditional Union Party was a loosely organized political entity during the American Civil War and the early days of Reconstruction. First established in 1861 in Missouri, where secession talk was strong, the party fully supported the preservation of the Union at all costs. Members included Southern Democrats who were loyal to the Union, as well as elements of the old Whig Party and other factions opposed to a separate Southern Confederacy.
Missouri's Unconditional Union Party
Following the splintered presidential election of 1860, it became apparent that much of the South would not abide by the election of Abraham Lincoln. In Missouri, Francis P. Blair, Jr. began consolidating that state's adherents of Lincoln, John Bell, and Stephen A. Douglas into a new political party, the Unconditional Union Party, which would lay aside antebellum partisan interests in favor of a single cause, the preservation of the Union. Blair and his supporters' primary goal was "to resist the intrigues of the Secessionists, by political action preferably, by force if need were."