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Home » The Reformed Union

The Reformed Union

How federalism can bind Britain in civic unity

David Melding argues that if the UK is to survive unionism needs to speak the language of bilingual nationalism

12th September (12th September)
  • Politics and Policy

Scottish referendum no ordinary political moment

David Melding says the people of Wales and Northern Ireland will face immediate existential challenges if the Scottish people vote to secede

10th September (10th September)
  • Politics and Policy

We need to forge a new UK union

David Melding says a Constitutional Convention should follow if there is a No vote in the Scottish referendum

24th June (21st June)
  • Politics and Policy

Where Welsh Left could meet Welsh Right

David Melding asks whether unionism and nationalism can come together to provide a strong narrative for a federal Britain

21st February (20th February)
  • Politics and Policy

The contradictions of Welsh Conservatives

John Osmond asks whether a British federation is more than just a hypothetical possibility

25th May (24th May)
  • Politics and Policy

Why sovereignty needs to be shared across the United Kingdom

David Melding argues that the National Assembly has proved the worth and power of the British parliamentary tradition

21st March (21st March)
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