Founded in December 2020, UnitingUK is a cross-party, cross-community campaign group, making the case for continuing Northern Ireland’s place as an integral part of the United Kingdom. We aim to educate, communicate, research and campaign to show the benefits of being part of the UK.

There is more talk of a border referendum than ever before as issues such as the outworking of Brexit, a second Scottish independence referendum and an unstable Stormont dominate the headlines. Even a former First Minister has warned that Unionists should not be in denial and must prepare for a future border referendum. In this context, there have been many arguing that someone should do something. UnitingUK has therefore been founded to do that something and be a voice for a progressive, positive and peaceful Northern Ireland in a better UK.

UnitingUK aims to help build a united Northern Ireland where we all strive to make this place work. This means protecting our Agreement, being inclusive and respectful, and adhering to good governance. We are doing this by building a diverse coalition of people, from all walks of life, who want to build a positive future for our country.

We believe that only membership of the UK provides us with the resources and opportunities to build that better Northern Ireland and to amplify our voices on a national and international stage. In the months ahead, we will reach out to people across these islands to promote Northern Ireland’s place in the Union, to sell the benefits of the United Kingdom and to persuade those open to the arguments that the UK provides the best future for all of us.