English independence

[1] English independence has been seen by its advocates as a way to resolve the West Lothian question in British politics: Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish MPs in the Parliament of the United Kingdom at Westminster being able to vote on matters affecting England, but English MPs not having the same power over equivalent issues in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, as these powers are devolved to the Scottish Parliament, the Northern Ireland Assembly or the Senedd (Welsh Parliament).

[6] The inclusion of Northern Ireland in the UK is an equally controversial topic,[7] whilst Welsh independence has also grown in support in recent years.

[9] In the wake of the breakdown of Roman rule in Britain from the middle of the fourth century, present day England was progressively settled by Germanic groups.

The Kingdom of England came into being in the 10th century: it spanned much of the southern two-thirds of Great Britain and a number of smaller outlying islands.

The signatories cited an ICM poll showing a majority in England (as well as Scotland) for English independence.

[19][irrelevant citation] The English nationalist movement has its roots in a historical legacy which predates the United Kingdom.

The rise in English identity in recent years, as evidenced by the increased display of the English flag (particularly during international sporting competitions and in relation to their football team),[21] is sometimes attributed in the media to the increased devolution of political power to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

One possible incentive for the establishment of self-governing English political institutions is the West Lothian question: the constitutional inconsistency whereby MPs from all four nations of the UK can vote on matters that solely affect England, while those same matters are reserved to the devolved assemblies of the other nations.

[40] Its leader, Neil Humphrey, appeared on ballot papers as "ANTI Corbyn" in the 2016 Batley and Spen by-election.

[43] In June 2019, a YouGov poll showed a majority of members of the UK-ruling Conservative Party would support Scotland and Northern Ireland breaking up the UK to achieve Brexit.

[46] A May 2021 poll, commissioned by The Daily Telegraph, showed only 32% of English voters were opposed to Scottish independence, with 25% supporting and 30% no strong opinion/opposition.

Does not include organisations supportive of Unionism or Scottish independence without mentioning nationalism in their official makeup.

Does not include organisations supportive of Unionism or Welsh independence without mentioning nationalism in their official makeup.