Unionism in England

In November 2006, an ICM poll, commissioned by the Sunday Telegraph, showed that support for full English independence had reached 48% of those questioned.

[2] Modern political issues such as the West Lothian question and the use of English tax money to subsidise other countries in the Union have acted as restraints on the traditionally high Unionist sentiment in England.

[3] Unionism saw a resurgence in vocalism during the summer of 2014 as a result of the prospect of Scottish independence.

Many notable English celebrities and community leaders openly supported the continuation of the Union,[4] and large pro-Union rallies were held in London, Bristol, Manchester and Leeds.

[6] It was attended by celebrities and politicians such as Eddie Izzard, Dan Snow, Bob Geldof and Nick Clegg.