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Home Articles The "More Powers" Debate12 Reasons why 'Federalism' is a Stepping Stone to the Break Up of BritainDissolving Not Devolving: A Scotland Bill Briefing AlertThe UK is a Unitary State: Submission to House of Lords Inquiry on 'The Union and Devolution'How to Do Devolution ProperlySmith Commission: A 'Scottish Trap' for the Labour Party.Smith Commission: Not a Law-Making Body and it cannot Bind the British Parliament"More Powers" Debate: Principles, Guidelines and Strategies for UnionistsDeliver Us From EVELSmith Commission: We Voted No. Not for More Powers.Devo Zero, Devo Minus, and Devo MiniDanger of Devolution in the Presence of an Aggressive Separatist MovementIf Devolution is a Process then Powers should Flow Back as well as Forth"More Powers" Debate: Labour must be Careful not to Concede anti-UK Premise to NatsWhy Full Fiscal Autonomy is Wrong for Scotland and the UnionHugh McLachlan: A Union of Convenience: Scotland cannot seek to stay within the UK marriage but seek fiscal autonomy2016 Video Project and TranscriptsA Force For Good: Our 4 Pro-UK PrinciplesVision and Policy for the United KingdomA Force For Good's 2nd Annual General MeetingWhy the SNP Want to Stay in the Single MarketHow to Make Brexit a Great SuccessHow to Defeat the SNP and Deliver BrexitThe 5,000 Year Old UnionEver Closer Union: How to Promote the British Union in the Face of Separatist OppositionImportance of the British Armed Forces to the UnionEver Closer Union: Over 50 Suggestions to Promote the Social Union and Cultural Value of the UKThe Happy and Glorious Games: "Britain, we did it right!"It's about Service to Humanity, not "Freedom from the English"Ever Closer Union is Our Destination, Not Separation2014: The Year the Union Jack makes its Scottish ComebackScotland's Flag: The Union JackWider Still and Wider is the Pro-UK VisionExplaining the Strategic Struggle4 Reasons Why We Oppose a 2nd ReferendumOne UK: The British Union from 30 First PrinciplesHow Westminster can Build a Cast-Iron Mandate against a Second ReferendumBeware the Bravado of the 'Bring it On' BrigadeOur Aim: To Raise Support for the UK from 55% to 65%5 SNP Themes ExposedOur Vision for Scotland is...in BritainThe SNP Majority is a British OpportunityScotland would Still Say No: 4 Ways the General Election was Different from the ReferendumBeware Nat-Worming: The Disinforming Explanations for Unionist Success, Failure and Behaviour20 Lessons Learned from the Official and Unofficial No CampaignsBelieve in Britain and vote standing on that Rock of Principle, rather than the shifting sands of temporary policies you don't likeLove the UK Day and the Unity Referendum: The Importance of FramingHow Nationalists Use Words to Get us Thinking SeparatelyThe Talking Britain Downers: The How, Why and WhoUnderstanding the "Decisions should be taken as Close to Home as Possible" Separatist Pied Piper PhraseWe Endorse the United Kingdom on Principle, not the Nationalist Frame of "the status quo"A Separatist's Work is Never Done: Why the SNP will Not "Disband" after "Independence"Making a Positive Case for The United KingdomOur Dual Identity is a Massive UK Positive that Nationalists want to Negate10 Reasons Why it's Great to be BritishScotland is Better able to Control its Future as Part of the UKThe UK Gives us One Big Home to Call our OwnThe Union gave Scottish Industry its Life and it Will Continue to Give our Economy its LifeThe Royal Navy: Another Union Positive for ScotlandWhat is the Positive Case for the Union? One word...BritainDe-Bunking the Separatist MythologyRemainer Rage Sends Former Pro-UK Novelist to Dark SideSturgeon has No Legal Right to "Call" ReferendumKeep Calm and Just Say No to a Second ReferendumTime to Shut the Door on a Second ReferendumFive False Premises of Scottish Separatism: And why they make it Impossible, Impractical, and indeed Immoral for Scotland to SplitContrary to what Separatists Say, Sovereignty in Scotland and England is the Same (and yes we know all about Lord Cooper's famous dictum) 6 Reasons Why Brexit Would Not Lead to Another Scottish ReferendumAn SNP Draft Manifesto for Holyrood 2021Scotland gets the Government it Wants at Westminster, Two out of Three TimesSeven Stupid Separatist Sophisms (from Scotland and England)Anti-UK March Attracts SNP Hardcore (and Basically No-one Else)Why Nationalists are Wrong to Say that Scotland will Automatically Inherit all the UK's International PositionsNationalist March and Messages Fail to Attract MainstreamThere is No Right to Self-Determination when it is the Wrong Thing to DoThe British Commonwealth GamesScotland Would Have to Leave Commonwealth if the Nationalists WonUnion Jacks at Glasgow 2014: The Enduring Britishness of the CommonwealthLooking Towards the British Wealth in Common GamesThe United Kingdom is a Precious InheritanceScotland and the MonarchyThe Nature of Political Authority in the United KingdomThe Union Jack: The Story of the British FlagThe British Broadcasting Corporation Needs our Written SupportThe Monarchy in the Public Mind and Political Body of the United KingdomThe Alleged Rebellious Scots "Verse" DebunkedArguments Against a British RepublicThe Britishness of Robert BurnsDonate £25 or more and Request Free Copy of Booklet: A Force For Good: Why Scotland should remain in the UnionSynthesising Britishness The Patriotic Case for the British Broadcasting CorporationThe Magna Carta: A Thoroughly British AffairThe Reason for the Grand Ceremony of the State Opening of ParliamentMaking a Case for Britain's MonarchyThese Colours Don't Run: The British FlagThe United Kingdom as Our Shared IdentityBeing British: Some Practical Benefits and Spiritual ElementsThese are Some Things, Some Things that Britishness is Made Of21 Reasons why England should Care about Scotland SeparatingSevering Muscle and Bone: Considering the Complexity and Danger of Separating the British Siamese TwinsThe United Kingdom as Our Common ProjectStand Up, if you Love EnglandRelevant Newspapers Articles of Enduring ValueJohn McTernan: "Remember Bannockburn? I'd rather not, thanks"Andrew O'Hagan: "The SNP are a 'parcel of rogues'"Lorna Martin: "Betrayed? No, Scots wanted the Union"Henry McLeish "Kick politics of envy into touch"; Peter MacMahon "Jack McConnell should set an example"; Alastair McKay, "Be ashamed if you hate England"David Aaronovitch: "I'm fed up with this myth of superiority spouted by the Scots" and "Meet Mr SNP and his fantastical snide-show"History MattersScottish Desire for Union 1707 (6): Opposition with a Unionist FlavourScottish Desire for Union 1707 (5): John Clerk's History of the Union of Scotland and EnglandScottish Desire for Union 1707 (4): George Mackenzie, British Union and the Dangers of FederalismScottish Desire for Union 1707 (3): William Seton of Pitmedden and 'The Interest of Scotland in Three Essays''Julian', the Tank which Glasgow WelcomedScottish Desire for Union 1707 (2): Dynastic, Religious and Britishly Patriotic ReasonsScottish Desire for Union 1707 (1): No Parcel of RoguesScottish Origins of British Unionism 7: The Covenanters' Movement for Religious and Royal UnificationScottish Origins of British Unionism 6: Thomas Craig's Vision of Complete and Perfect UnionScottish Origins of British Unionism 5: John Russell's Happy and Blessed UnionScottish Origins of British Unionism 4: John Knox's Unionism of Monarchy and FaithScottish Origins of British Unionism 3: John Elder's Highland UnionismScottish Origins of British Unionism 2: David Hume's 'The Union of the British Isles'Scottish Origins of British Unionism 1: John Mair's 'History of Greater Britain' Showcasing our Designs and SlogansAmusing Designs, Graphics and Slogans created by A Force For Good.General Photos, Slogans and Designs produced by A Force For GoodOur Commemorative Photos, Designs and Slogans.Our "Separation Won't Solve It" ThemeOur "Scotland is Our Country Too" ThemeOur "Made in the UK" ThemeOur "Vote KNOW" ThemeOur "Great Britain - Be Part of It" ThemeOur "Love the British Heart" ThemeOur "Backing Britain" ThemeOur "British Caledonia" ThemeOur "Gonnae NO Dae That" ThemeOur "British Lion Speaks" ThemeOur "British Wealth in Common Games" ThemeOur "Positive Vision" ThemeOur "Scotland Makes Britain..." 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Article Archive:
Privacy Policy25-05-2018

Privacy Policy of AFFG

12 Reasons why 'Federalism' is a Stepping Stone to the Break Up of Britain14-03-2018

The dangers of Federalism aka 'Home Rule' Explained

A Force For Good's 2nd Annual General Meeting27-01-2018

Includes our Annual Report for 2017

Why the SNP Want to Stay in the Single Market13-12-2017

And why we must not throw away this chance to defeat them

How to Make Brexit a Great Success04-12-2017

Our Position Paper on Brexit: 12 Benefits of a Full British Brexit which can Push the Nats to the Margins again

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The "More Powers" Debate
This chapter considers the idea of even more devolution and the extent to which this will risk becoming separation in all but name.
12 Reasons why 'Federalism' is a Stepping Stone to the Break Up of Britain14-03-2018

The dangers of Federalism aka 'Home Rule' Explained

Dissolving Not Devolving: A Scotland Bill Briefing Alert10-08-2016

Our 20-page Booklet on what is wrong with the Scotland Bill and how to put it right

The UK is a Unitary State: Submission to House of Lords Inquiry on 'The Union and Devolution'04-11-2015

A Force For Good's Submission written by Alistair McConnachie

How to Do Devolution Properly03-11-2015

This article explains the difference between Administrative, rather than Legislative Devolution.

Smith Commission: A 'Scottish Trap' for the Labour Party.01-11-2015

In the second of our 3 videos examining the proposals of the Smith Commission we demonstrate the pro-UK Principles which are at risk, and we have some good advice for the Labour Party. Video and Transcript.

Smith Commission: Not a Law-Making Body and it cannot Bind the British Parliament31-10-2015

The British Parliament is the ultimate law-making body in the UK. Neither the so-called 'vow', nor the Smith Commission Report is binding upon Parliament. Our MPs are urged to change the Draft Bill.

"More Powers" Debate: Principles, Guidelines and Strategies for Unionists14-08-2015

6 Principles upon which to Stand, 5 Guidelines to ensure we Win Overwhelmingly, and 4 Strategies to guarantee we Dominate the Long-Term.

Deliver Us From EVEL13-08-2015

Our Submission to the House of Commons Political and Constitutional Reform Committee, highlighting the dangers to the Union of the "English Votes for English Laws" and "Full Fiscal Independence" proposals. This is the second document in our Trilogy of post-referendum work.

Smith Commission: We Voted No. Not for More Powers.20-01-2015

In the first of 3 videos examining the Smith Commission proposals, we emphasise the dangers to the UK of devolving tax powers. Video and Transcript.

Devo Zero, Devo Minus, and Devo Mini21-11-2014

Our pro-UK, principles-led advice to the Smith Commission pointing out the danger of further devolution to the integrity of the United Kingdom, and proposing the correct route. This is the third document in our Trilogy of post-referendum work.

Danger of Devolution in the Presence of an Aggressive Separatist Movement20-11-2014

In the presence of a significant separatist movement, devolving power will always be potentially hazardous to a union. Therefore, unionists must always be ultra-cautious about supporting any form of devolution in a context where there is a significant separatist movement which will use such power against the union itself.

If Devolution is a Process then Powers should Flow Back as well as Forth29-08-2013

If Devolution is meant to "Strengthen the Union" then it must be a Two-Way Street with powers flowing back to our British Government, and not just away from it. This article offers some policy suggestions.

"More Powers" Debate: Labour must be Careful not to Concede anti-UK Premise to Nats05-10-2012

If the Labour, Lib Dems and Conservative parties go into the referendum promoting further devolution as "the alternative", then they are in danger of accepting the premise of the nationalists that the UK is a bad thing, moving the terms of the debate onto vulnerable grounds, and making it very difficult to argue convincingly to stay with the UK.

Why Full Fiscal Autonomy is Wrong for Scotland and the Union07-09-2012

If you think Scotland has a unilateral right to demand "more powers" or "full fiscal autonomy within the Union", then you don't understand what a union means. At worst you're being selfish and inconsiderate, and ultimately you'll be harming the social union, says Alistair McConnachie.

Hugh McLachlan: A Union of Convenience: Scotland cannot seek to stay within the UK marriage but seek fiscal autonomy23-08-2012

SCOTLAND cannot seek to stay within the UK 'marriage' but seek fiscal autonomy, argues Hugh McLachlan, in considering what questions to ask in the independence poll.

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2016 Video Project and Transcripts
This chapter brings together the videos and the transcripts produced in 2016
A Force For Good: Our 4 Pro-UK Principles26-01-2016

The first of our 2016 Video series with Transcript

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Vision and Policy for the United Kingdom
This chapter articulates a Vision for the UK and Policies to Promote Ever Closer Union
A Force For Good's 2nd Annual General Meeting27-01-2018

Includes our Annual Report for 2017

Why the SNP Want to Stay in the Single Market13-12-2017

And why we must not throw away this chance to defeat them

How to Make Brexit a Great Success04-12-2017

Our Position Paper on Brexit: 12 Benefits of a Full British Brexit which can Push the Nats to the Margins again

How to Defeat the SNP and Deliver Brexit23-11-2017

A Speech by Alistair McConnachie in London on 13-6-17

The 5,000 Year Old Union24-10-2017

Britain is on a journey through time towards perfect Union.

Ever Closer Union: How to Promote the British Union in the Face of Separatist Opposition15-09-2017

A Speech by Alistair McConnachie on 7 June 2016 in London.

Importance of the British Armed Forces to the Union21-06-2017

The social and cultural element emphasised with suggested Policies

Ever Closer Union: Over 50 Suggestions to Promote the Social Union and Cultural Value of the UK16-08-2015

This speech was delivered by Alistair McConnachie on Tuesday 18th June 2013, in London. He looks at some social and cultural ideas which apply to the United Kingdom.

The Happy and Glorious Games: "Britain, we did it right!"27-07-2015

The London 2012 Olympics came at just the right time in our national history and added another happy and glorious chapter into our Islands' Story

It's about Service to Humanity, not "Freedom from the English"08-09-2014

Separatists have a vision of "freedom", for themselves, from the UK, and England and the English in particular. We have a vision of the people of the UK working together to serve each other and the world.

Ever Closer Union is Our Destination, Not Separation09-07-2014

Rather than "inevitable separation", it is more realistic, optimistic, and politically effective, to understand Scotland's past, present and future as an evolving journey towards ever closer union on these islands.

2014: The Year the Union Jack makes its Scottish Comeback17-12-2013

Councils, government buildings, private organisations and individuals can show support for the UK by flying and wearing the Union Jack.

Scotland's Flag: The Union Jack03-11-2013

The challenge for unionists is to restore the Union Jack as a flag of Scotland, and 2014 is going to be all about that.

Wider Still and Wider is the Pro-UK Vision20-09-2013

The positive pro-UK vision recognises Britain's interdependence, and that together we can be a force for good in the world.

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Explaining the Strategic Struggle
This chapter explains and develops aspects of the strategic struggle against the separatists.
4 Reasons Why We Oppose a 2nd Referendum31-10-2017

Our Reasons, What we Must Do, and FAQs.

One UK: The British Union from 30 First Principles01-09-2017

A Speech by Alistair McConnachie on 18 June 2015 in London.

How Westminster can Build a Cast-Iron Mandate against a Second Referendum07-05-2017

Pro-UK parties should state Opposition to Second Ref in Manifestos

Beware the Bravado of the 'Bring it On' Brigade16-03-2017

18 Reasons to be Careful and What we Must Do

Our Aim: To Raise Support for the UK from 55% to 65%12-08-2016

This article examines the Holyrood 2016 Elections.

5 SNP Themes Exposed05-02-2016

Revealing some of the recurring rhetorical devices heard daily from the SNP and the supporters of separation.

Our Vision for Scotland is...in Britain23-07-2015

Nationalists will always ask their leading questions, "What Kind of Scotland do you Want?" or "What is your Vision for Scotland?" Our first response should be, "A Scotland that is always part of the UK!"

The SNP Majority is a British Opportunity19-05-2015

We examine some constitutional and political realities surrounding the SNP majority and suggest a Strategy for the Union

Scotland would Still Say No: 4 Ways the General Election was Different from the Referendum09-05-2015

We examine the results of the 7 May 2015 General Election in detail.

Beware Nat-Worming: The Disinforming Explanations for Unionist Success, Failure and Behaviour30-03-2015

This article examines a brand of nationalist disinformation aimed at 'worming into' the unionist mind in order to mislead it towards a separatist conclusion.

20 Lessons Learned from the Official and Unofficial No Campaigns11-10-2014

We make many important observations and useful suggestions in this 6,500 word document. This is the first document in our Trilogy of important post-referendum work.

Believe in Britain and vote standing on that Rock of Principle, rather than the shifting sands of temporary policies you don't like15-09-2014

At the referendum, we will be voting positively to show our love of Britain. It is a vote to re-affirm our support for the Union and to re-dedicate ourselves to the UK. It is not a vote on the policies of the present government.

Love the UK Day and the Unity Referendum: The Importance of Framing30-08-2014

How a matter is "framed" for people to see and consider, is crucial to ultimately determining the decision that people will make. Therefore, more emphasis needs to go on the value of the UK, to ourselves and to the world.

How Nationalists Use Words to Get us Thinking Separately07-07-2014

'South of the Border', 'London papers', 'Westminster Parliament', just some of the subtle phrases which deliberately frame the issue to create a bias for the anti-UK side. The nats use words to get us 'thinking separately', so let's watch our language.

The Talking Britain Downers: The How, Why and Who22-08-2013

We list the journalists in the Scottish media who regularly talk Britain down, and explain how and why they do it.

Understanding the "Decisions should be taken as Close to Home as Possible" Separatist Pied Piper Phrase10-05-2013

It is revealed as just another separatist strategy in disguise when we start asking "where is home", and "who decides what is possible".

We Endorse the United Kingdom on Principle, not the Nationalist Frame of "the status quo"26-10-2012

Vote to endorse the principle of the UK, not the political practices of the moment, some of which we may consider good or bad, and which are, in any case, always changing.

A Separatist's Work is Never Done: Why the SNP will Not "Disband" after "Independence"03-07-2012

4 reasons why the SNP is not going away on its own accord even if it were to win the separation referendum - and what this means for unionists.

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Making a Positive Case for The United Kingdom
This chapter promotes positive points in favour of the United Kingdom.
Our Dual Identity is a Massive UK Positive that Nationalists want to Negate14-09-2014

The choice to have a dual identity which is both Scottish and British is another positive benefit of the UK; and it offers the best of both worlds. However, a separate Scotland would, inevitably, make it harder to be British, and would ultimately remove the choice.

10 Reasons Why it's Great to be British12-09-2014

There are plenty of reasons why the British identity is a Great one and here are some of them, says Alistair McConnachie.

Scotland is Better able to Control its Future as Part of the UK11-09-2014

The first in a series of short videos addressing the positive case for the Union and frequently-heard nationalist errors. Full transcript.

The UK Gives us One Big Home to Call our Own16-08-2014

The second in a series of short videos addressing the positive case for the Union and frequently-heard nationalist errors. Full transcript.

The Union gave Scottish Industry its Life and it Will Continue to Give our Economy its Life17-07-2014

The lesson to be learned from the demise of much of Scottish heavy industry during the latter part of the 20th century is that it was the Union which gave life to it in the first place, and it will be the Union which will continue to give life to our economy in the years ahead.

The Royal Navy: Another Union Positive for Scotland06-02-2013

Scottish nationalists will often say that in the event of "independence", Scotland will not need a proper Army, or Navy or Air Force because "no-one is going to invade Scotland". This demonstrates a complete lack of understanding of the point of a modern armed services.

What is the Positive Case for the Union? One word...Britain23-11-2012

All the good things involved in its reality - past, present and future - is the positive case! And of that positive case there is no end to telling.

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De-Bunking the Separatist Mythology
This chapter pulls apart the various pillars which separatists use to prop up their position.
Remainer Rage Sends Former Pro-UK Novelist to Dark Side24-08-2017

What were the reasons and should we be worried?

Sturgeon has No Legal Right to "Call" Referendum13-03-2017

4 Reasons Why a Holyrood Referendum Bill would be Illegal

Keep Calm and Just Say No to a Second Referendum03-03-2017

If the PM is not clear then the nationalist ScotMedia will move Events and Expectations against her

Time to Shut the Door on a Second Referendum17-02-2017

Why our Politicians cannot do so and How they can Change the Narrative

Five False Premises of Scottish Separatism: And why they make it Impossible, Impractical, and indeed Immoral for Scotland to Split11-02-2017

Rather than talking about so-called "independence", based on False Premises, we should embrace our inter-dependence within the United Kingdom, and accept that our destiny is to be bound intimately with each other on these Islands, and be thankful and glad of that.

Contrary to what Separatists Say, Sovereignty in Scotland and England is the Same (and yes we know all about Lord Cooper's famous dictum) 10-11-2016

Separatists seize on a sentence from a 1953 court case to construct an inaccurate and potentially harmful concept of Scottish sovereignty.

6 Reasons Why Brexit Would Not Lead to Another Scottish Referendum14-10-2016

Here is why there is not going to be a second independence referendum, regardless of how Scotland votes at the EU Referendum.

An SNP Draft Manifesto for Holyrood 202108-07-2015

We've been passed a first draft, apparently, of the Holyrood 2021 SNP Manifesto

Scotland gets the Government it Wants at Westminster, Two out of Three Times10-09-2014

Contrary to separatist mythology, out of the 18 General Elections since 1945, Scotland has got the party at Westminster which won the Scottish popular vote 12 times. That is, exactly two thirds of the time Scotland gets what it wants.

Seven Stupid Separatist Sophisms (from Scotland and England)05-07-2014

Britain united is greater than the sum of its parts. What we have in common is greater than any differences there may be. A problem in any part of Britain is a concern of us all and the challenges which confront all of us throughout these islands can best be resolved by working together in union, as one.

Anti-UK March Attracts SNP Hardcore (and Basically No-one Else)28-01-2014

On the day the Nationalists announce they are cancelling their 2014 March, we remember their 2013 Separation March, which revealed the emptiness of their vision. A report on the March and Rally for Scottish Independence in Edinburgh on 21 September 2013.

Why Nationalists are Wrong to Say that Scotland will Automatically Inherit all the UK's International Positions09-04-2013

The nationalists' notion that Scotland can retain automatic membership of the EU, NATO and the Commonwealth is built on an 18th century pre-democratic age reading of constitutional law and history, which conveniently ignores the past 300-plus years of British constitutional and democratic development.

Nationalist March and Messages Fail to Attract Mainstream23-09-2012

The 'March and Rally for Scottish Independence' on 22 Sept 2012 demonstrated the message is still confined within a strange fringe fusion of international socialism and romantic nationalism.

There is No Right to Self-Determination when it is the Wrong Thing to Do27-07-2012

We don't talk about "Scotland's right" to this or that. Rather, we ask, what is the responsible thing for Scotland to do in its unique circumstances? What is the right thing, what is the moral thing, for Scotland to do?

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The British Commonwealth Games
We look forward to them and examine the British heritage of these Games
Scotland Would Have to Leave Commonwealth if the Nationalists Won22-07-2014

Separatists want to hitch a ride on the goodwill generated by the British Commonwealth Games but their actions would take Scotland out of it.

Union Jacks at Glasgow 2014: The Enduring Britishness of the Commonwealth11-07-2014

One third of the competitors at Glasgow 2014 have the Union Jack as a flag of their country.

Looking Towards the British Wealth in Common Games27-06-2014

2014 will see us celebrate the British Common Wealth Games, not the Separate Divided and Poorer Games.

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The United Kingdom is a Precious Inheritance
This chapter explains and promotes the valuable Traditions, Institutions and Symbols of the United Kingdom.
Scotland and the Monarchy17-07-2017

This article addresses some issues specific to Scotland.

The Nature of Political Authority in the United Kingdom24-01-2017

It is singular, is found in both People and Parliament - but not at the same time - and Referendums are not binding

The Union Jack: The Story of the British Flag08-10-2016

"The ebb and flow of the dream of union washes around the British shores like the seas that surround it, confirming to its inhabitants the islands' independence from mainland European geography and history, and the Union Jack, made by laying together the crosses of the realm's national patron saints, is its symbol."

The British Broadcasting Corporation Needs our Written Support13-08-2016

The SNP want to destroy British-wide public service broadcasting. Here is how to make our voices heard.

The Monarchy in the Public Mind and Political Body of the United Kingdom12-05-2016

Vesting sovereignty in the body of the Queen does not deprive the people of it, but provides a visible and tangible symbol of it!

The Alleged Rebellious Scots "Verse" Debunked29-01-2016

The notion that a verse about "Marshal Wade" crushing "Rebellious Scots" is, or ever was, part of the British National Anthem is thoroughly debunked in this 5,500 word examination of the evidence.

Arguments Against a British Republic03-02-2015

In a changing world, people are looking for continuity and consistency, for something which is always here, today, tomorrow, and the day after. The monarchy is that institution and represents a nation's sense of identity in a way that a here-today, gone-tomorrow politician simply cannot.

The Britishness of Robert Burns25-01-2015

Robert Burns was both a Scottish and British patriot and when his loyalties were questioned, he was keen to emphasise that fact.

Donate £25 or more and Request Free Copy of Booklet: A Force For Good: Why Scotland should remain in the Union21-01-2015

An 84-page booklet with essays on the positive case for the Union.

Synthesising Britishness 01-06-2014

Sir David Wilkie's 'Chelsea Pensioners Reading the Gazette of the Battle of Waterloo'.

The Patriotic Case for the British Broadcasting Corporation09-12-2013

The BBC is a British national institution. The separatists hate it. We should protect it.

The Magna Carta: A Thoroughly British Affair28-09-2012

The Magna Carta, or the 'Great Charter' was a thoroughly British affair, with its creators arriving in Runnymede from all parts of the British Isles, including Scotland.

The Reason for the Grand Ceremony of the State Opening of Parliament14-05-2012

The ceremony, ritual, and symbolism, and the associated pomp and pageantry, are intended to remind us where we have come from in order to get where we are today. It is intended to link the national consciousness of the present to the national story of the past. This has the practical benefit of grounding our lives within a meaningful national context.

Making a Case for Britain's Monarchy19-04-2012

Alistair McConnachie outlines a succinct case for the British Monarchy.

These Colours Don't Run: The British Flag21-03-2012

The word "Jack" also gives it an appealing down-to-earth popular character - gives it a personality, a name, conferring almost a human identity, on our friend.

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The United Kingdom as Our Shared Identity
This chapter considers the extent to which we are forever intimately bound in the UK.
Being British: Some Practical Benefits and Spiritual Elements07-08-2017

The British identity is a useful identity with spiritual elements interwoven through it.

These are Some Things, Some Things that Britishness is Made Of26-08-2014

Census 2011 says a lot of Scots claim to be "Scottish Only" but the truth is we could not live without our Britishness, and we can become more conscious of this obvious fact.

21 Reasons why England should Care about Scotland Separating26-06-2014

If Scotland left the UK then England would become a shadow of its former self says Alistair McConnachie in this major speech.

Severing Muscle and Bone: Considering the Complexity and Danger of Separating the British Siamese Twins27-06-2012

This article examines "the complexities of severing two sub-nations which have been entirely joined as a single nation for three centuries, partially joined for four, and have a complex mutually interlocking social and political history going back perhaps a millennium or more."

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The United Kingdom as Our Common Project
This chapter speaks to our shared efforts and aspirations, as people of these islands facing our future together.
Stand Up, if you Love England21-03-2012

We support England at football because it is part of the same country as Scotland, called Britain.

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Relevant Newspapers Articles of Enduring Value
This chapter compiles some especially pithy, powerful and pointed newspaper articles.
John McTernan: "Remember Bannockburn? I'd rather not, thanks"25-06-2010

Cherishing the grievance of a medieval nobleman is not an appropriate founding myth.

Andrew O'Hagan: "The SNP are a 'parcel of rogues'"01-05-2007

'As a Scottish person, I have lived my whole life surrounded by the petulant noise of Scottish nationalism.'

Lorna Martin: "Betrayed? No, Scots wanted the Union"24-09-2006

There was no "parcel of rogues" being "bought and sold".

Henry McLeish "Kick politics of envy into touch"; Peter MacMahon "Jack McConnell should set an example"; Alastair McKay, "Be ashamed if you hate England"25-06-2006

Some Scottish football fans' arteries are 'marbled in spite'.

David Aaronovitch: "I'm fed up with this myth of superiority spouted by the Scots" and "Meet Mr SNP and his fantastical snide-show"01-09-1998

Attitudes of cultural superiority demand a history, or rather, a mythology to sustain them.

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History Matters
Examining relevant historical matters including our series on the Scottish origins of British Unionism
Scottish Desire for Union 1707 (6): Opposition with a Unionist Flavour03-05-2017

The sixth in our series. Here we examine the nature of the opposition.

Scottish Desire for Union 1707 (5): John Clerk's History of the Union of Scotland and England21-10-2016

The fifth in a series which examines the Scottish desire for the 1707 Union; and which recounts that the Scottish Parliament of the time stated to King William in 1689, "...we want nothing more than that the two kingdoms should join together in a single body politic under one head and sovereign and become one nation with a single parliament."

Scottish Desire for Union 1707 (4): George Mackenzie, British Union and the Dangers of Federalism13-05-2016

The fourth in a series which examines the Scottish desire for the 1707 Union: "those who are for the total and true Union of Britain, are...the true patriots of their country."

Scottish Desire for Union 1707 (3): William Seton of Pitmedden and 'The Interest of Scotland in Three Essays'25-04-2016

The third in a series which examines the Scottish desire for the 1707 Union

'Julian', the Tank which Glasgow Welcomed31-01-2016

A famous photograph in WW1 Glasgow history has been misrepresented for almost a century. We explain the fascinating truth of the matter.

Scottish Desire for Union 1707 (2): Dynastic, Religious and Britishly Patriotic Reasons15-12-2015

The second in a series which examines the Scottish desire for the 1707 Union

Scottish Desire for Union 1707 (1): No Parcel of Rogues01-12-2015

The first in a series which examines the Scottish desire for the 1707 Union

Scottish Origins of British Unionism 7: The Covenanters' Movement for Religious and Royal Unification02-10-2015

The seventh in a series which examines the Scottish roots of our United Kingdom

Scottish Origins of British Unionism 6: Thomas Craig's Vision of Complete and Perfect Union10-08-2015

The sixth in a series which examines the Scottish roots of our United Kingdom

Scottish Origins of British Unionism 5: John Russell's Happy and Blessed Union19-07-2015

The fifth in a series which examines the Scottish roots of our United Kingdom

Scottish Origins of British Unionism 4: John Knox's Unionism of Monarchy and Faith15-07-2015

The fourth in a series which examines the Scottish roots of our United Kingdom

Scottish Origins of British Unionism 3: John Elder's Highland Unionism02-03-2015

The third in a series of articles which examine the Scottish roots of our United Kingdom.

Scottish Origins of British Unionism 2: David Hume's 'The Union of the British Isles'28-02-2015

The second in a series of articles which examine the Scottish roots of our United Kingdom.

Scottish Origins of British Unionism 1: John Mair's 'History of Greater Britain' 26-02-2015

The first in a series of articles which examine the Scottish roots of our United Kingdom.

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Showcasing our Designs and Slogans
This page brings together some of the Designs, Graphics and Slogans which we have created at A Force For Good.
Amusing Designs, Graphics and Slogans created by A Force For Good.23-06-2017

This page brings together a selection of various light-hearted Designs, Graphics and Slogans created by A Force For Good.

General Photos, Slogans and Designs produced by A Force For Good29-03-2017

Showcasing general Photos, Designs and Slogans produced by A Force For Good.

Our Commemorative Photos, Designs and Slogans.03-09-2016

Showcasing our Commemorative Photos, Designs and Slogans

Our "Separation Won't Solve It" Theme08-08-2016

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "Separation Won't Solve It" Theme.

Our "Scotland is Our Country Too" Theme01-07-2016

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "Scotland is Our Country Too!" Theme.

Our "Made in the UK" Theme17-01-2015

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "Made in the UK" Theme.

Our "Vote KNOW" Theme25-09-2014

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "Vote KNOW" Theme.

Our "Great Britain - Be Part of It" Theme13-09-2014

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "Great Britain – Be Part of It" Theme. It is updated several times in the week.

Our "Love the British Heart" Theme02-09-2014

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "Love the British Heart" Theme.

Our "Backing Britain" Theme13-08-2014

Showcasing our "Backing Britain" theme of Designs and Slogans.

Our "Gonnae NO Dae That" Theme27-06-2014

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "Gonnae NO Dae That" Theme.

Our "British Caledonia" Theme27-06-2014

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "British Caledonia" Theme.

Our "British Lion Speaks" Theme17-06-2014

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "British Lion Speaks" Theme.

Our "British Wealth in Common Games" Theme16-06-2014

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "British Wealth in Common Games" Theme.

Our "Positive Vision" Theme01-02-2014

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "Positive Vision of Scotland in the United Kingdom" Theme

Our "Scotland Makes Britain..." Theme05-07-2013

This page brings together the Designs and Slogans based around our "Scotland Makes Britain..." Theme.

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Technical Matters Related to the Referendum
This chapter discusses technical matters related to the separation debate, and the referendum proposals.
The Franchise for the Scottish Referendum Explained03-08-2012

This article explains the legal basis for the franchise at the Love the UK Day referendum.

The Case for a Threshold at the 'Love the UK Day' Referendum04-05-2012

Massive constitutional change should only be passed if supported by a sufficiently large majority.

Unity Debate: Which Policy Matters are Reserved at Westminster?21-03-2012

We look at the competencies of the Scottish Parliament.

How the Scottish Parliament Works21-03-2012

Alistair McConnachie examines Holyrood processes.

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Union City Glasgow
This chapter brings together material on Glasgow's rich British Heritage and Enduring Value
The Progressive Alliance: One UK from A to Z16-08-2017

Transcript and Video from A Force For Good's activism on 3 July 2017, George Square, Glasgow

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Videos

Videos produced by A Force For Good on Scotland's rich British heritage and culture.

Britain has Room for Nats but Not Vice Versa21-12-2016

Scotland's British Heritage: George Buchanan and James VI29-11-2016

British Canada: Heritage, Dominion, Flags (Part 1 of 2) 22-11-2016

Trump: MSPs Disregard Scotland's Interests 15-11-2016

Article 50 Parliament Must Decide08-11-2016

Scottish Independence is Not Legitimate01-11-2016

A Force For Good: UK Together Mandate Trumps SNP Mandate25-10-2016

A Force For Good: An Open Letter to Theresa May19-10-2016

A Force For Good: SNP No Right to Call Referendum11-10-2016

A Force For Good: UK is a Unitary State05-10-2016

A Force For Good: Our 4 Pro-UK Principles26-01-2016

Smith Commission: A 'Scottish Trap' for the Labour Party15-12-2014

Smith Commission: We Voted No. Not for More Powers26-11-2014

The UK Gives us One Big Home to Call our Own12-05-2014

Scotland is Better able to Control its Future as Part of the UK28-04-2014

Glasgow Spitfires Win Battle of Britain's First Fight16-10-2013

The Unionist View of Wallace11-09-2013

Union Jack - Glasgow City Chambers - Coronation 60th Anniversary02-06-2013

British Commonwealth Games 2014 -- Our British Wealth in Common31-05-2013

Albert Bridge - Scotland's British Heritage14-05-2013

Union Day and the Union Jack 02-05-2013
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Articles The "More Powers" Debate 12 Reasons why 'Federalism' is a Stepping Stone to the Break Up of BritainDissolving Not Devolving: A Scotland Bill Briefing AlertThe UK is a Unitary State: Submission to House of Lords Inquiry on 'The Union and Devolution'How to Do Devolution ProperlySmith Commission: A 'Scottish Trap' for the Labour Party.Smith Commission: Not a Law-Making Body and it cannot Bind the British Parliament"More Powers" Debate: Principles, Guidelines and Strategies for UnionistsDeliver Us From EVELSmith Commission: We Voted No. Not for More Powers.Devo Zero, Devo Minus, and Devo MiniDanger of Devolution in the Presence of an Aggressive Separatist MovementIf Devolution is a Process then Powers should Flow Back as well as Forth"More Powers" Debate: Labour must be Careful not to Concede anti-UK Premise to NatsWhy Full Fiscal Autonomy is Wrong for Scotland and the UnionHugh McLachlan: A Union of Convenience: Scotland cannot seek to stay within the UK marriage but seek fiscal autonomy
2016 Video Project and TranscriptsA Force For Good: Our 4 Pro-UK Principles
Vision and Policy for the United KingdomA Force For Good's 2nd Annual General MeetingWhy the SNP Want to Stay in the Single MarketHow to Make Brexit a Great SuccessHow to Defeat the SNP and Deliver BrexitThe 5,000 Year Old UnionEver Closer Union: How to Promote the British Union in the Face of Separatist OppositionImportance of the British Armed Forces to the UnionEver Closer Union: Over 50 Suggestions to Promote the Social Union and Cultural Value of the UKThe Happy and Glorious Games: "Britain, we did it right!"It's about Service to Humanity, not "Freedom from the English"Ever Closer Union is Our Destination, Not Separation2014: The Year the Union Jack makes its Scottish ComebackScotland's Flag: The Union JackWider Still and Wider is the Pro-UK Vision
Explaining the Strategic Struggle4 Reasons Why We Oppose a 2nd ReferendumOne UK: The British Union from 30 First PrinciplesHow Westminster can Build a Cast-Iron Mandate against a Second ReferendumBeware the Bravado of the 'Bring it On' BrigadeOur Aim: To Raise Support for the UK from 55% to 65%5 SNP Themes ExposedOur Vision for Scotland is...in BritainThe SNP Majority is a British OpportunityScotland would Still Say No: 4 Ways the General Election was Different from the ReferendumBeware Nat-Worming: The Disinforming Explanations for Unionist Success, Failure and Behaviour20 Lessons Learned from the Official and Unofficial No CampaignsBelieve in Britain and vote standing on that Rock of Principle, rather than the shifting sands of temporary policies you don't likeLove the UK Day and the Unity Referendum: The Importance of FramingHow Nationalists Use Words to Get us Thinking SeparatelyThe Talking Britain Downers: The How, Why and WhoUnderstanding the "Decisions should be taken as Close to Home as Possible" Separatist Pied Piper PhraseWe Endorse the United Kingdom on Principle, not the Nationalist Frame of "the status quo"A Separatist's Work is Never Done: Why the SNP will Not "Disband" after "Independence"
Making a Positive Case for The United KingdomOur Dual Identity is a Massive UK Positive that Nationalists want to Negate10 Reasons Why it's Great to be BritishScotland is Better able to Control its Future as Part of the UKThe UK Gives us One Big Home to Call our OwnThe Union gave Scottish Industry its Life and it Will Continue to Give our Economy its LifeThe Royal Navy: Another Union Positive for ScotlandWhat is the Positive Case for the Union? One word...Britain
De-Bunking the Separatist MythologyRemainer Rage Sends Former Pro-UK Novelist to Dark SideSturgeon has No Legal Right to "Call" ReferendumKeep Calm and Just Say No to a Second ReferendumTime to Shut the Door on a Second ReferendumFive False Premises of Scottish Separatism: And why they make it Impossible, Impractical, and indeed Immoral for Scotland to SplitContrary to what Separatists Say, Sovereignty in Scotland and England is the Same (and yes we know all about Lord Cooper's famous dictum) 6 Reasons Why Brexit Would Not Lead to Another Scottish ReferendumAn SNP Draft Manifesto for Holyrood 2021Scotland gets the Government it Wants at Westminster, Two out of Three TimesSeven Stupid Separatist Sophisms (from Scotland and England)Anti-UK March Attracts SNP Hardcore (and Basically No-one Else)Why Nationalists are Wrong to Say that Scotland will Automatically Inherit all the UK's International PositionsNationalist March and Messages Fail to Attract MainstreamThere is No Right to Self-Determination when it is the Wrong Thing to Do
The British Commonwealth GamesScotland Would Have to Leave Commonwealth if the Nationalists WonUnion Jacks at Glasgow 2014: The Enduring Britishness of the CommonwealthLooking Towards the British Wealth in Common Games
The United Kingdom is a Precious InheritanceScotland and the MonarchyThe Nature of Political Authority in the United KingdomThe Union Jack: The Story of the British FlagThe British Broadcasting Corporation Needs our Written SupportThe Monarchy in the Public Mind and Political Body of the United KingdomThe Alleged Rebellious Scots "Verse" DebunkedArguments Against a British RepublicThe Britishness of Robert BurnsDonate £25 or more and Request Free Copy of Booklet: A Force For Good: Why Scotland should remain in the UnionSynthesising Britishness The Patriotic Case for the British Broadcasting CorporationThe Magna Carta: A Thoroughly British AffairThe Reason for the Grand Ceremony of the State Opening of ParliamentMaking a Case for Britain's MonarchyThese Colours Don't Run: The British Flag
The United Kingdom as Our Shared IdentityBeing British: Some Practical Benefits and Spiritual ElementsThese are Some Things, Some Things that Britishness is Made Of21 Reasons why England should Care about Scotland SeparatingSevering Muscle and Bone: Considering the Complexity and Danger of Separating the British Siamese Twins
The United Kingdom as Our Common ProjectStand Up, if you Love England
Relevant Newspapers Articles of Enduring ValueJohn McTernan: "Remember Bannockburn? I'd rather not, thanks"Andrew O'Hagan: "The SNP are a 'parcel of rogues'"Lorna Martin: "Betrayed? No, Scots wanted the Union"Henry McLeish "Kick politics of envy into touch"; Peter MacMahon "Jack McConnell should set an example"; Alastair McKay, "Be ashamed if you hate England"David Aaronovitch: "I'm fed up with this myth of superiority spouted by the Scots" and "Meet Mr SNP and his fantastical snide-show"
History MattersScottish Desire for Union 1707 (6): Opposition with a Unionist FlavourScottish Desire for Union 1707 (5): John Clerk's History of the Union of Scotland and EnglandScottish Desire for Union 1707 (4): George Mackenzie, British Union and the Dangers of FederalismScottish Desire for Union 1707 (3): William Seton of Pitmedden and 'The Interest of Scotland in Three Essays''Julian', the Tank which Glasgow WelcomedScottish Desire for Union 1707 (2): Dynastic, Religious and Britishly Patriotic ReasonsScottish Desire for Union 1707 (1): No Parcel of RoguesScottish Origins of British Unionism 7: The Covenanters' Movement for Religious and Royal UnificationScottish Origins of British Unionism 6: Thomas Craig's Vision of Complete and Perfect UnionScottish Origins of British Unionism 5: John Russell's Happy and Blessed UnionScottish Origins of British Unionism 4: John Knox's Unionism of Monarchy and FaithScottish Origins of British Unionism 3: John Elder's Highland UnionismScottish Origins of British Unionism 2: David Hume's 'The Union of the British Isles'Scottish Origins of British Unionism 1: John Mair's 'History of Greater Britain'
Showcasing our Designs and SlogansAmusing Designs, Graphics and Slogans created by A Force For Good.General Photos, Slogans and Designs produced by A Force For GoodOur Commemorative Photos, Designs and Slogans.Our "Separation Won't Solve It" ThemeOur "Scotland is Our Country Too" ThemeOur "Made in the UK" ThemeOur "Vote KNOW" ThemeOur "Great Britain - Be Part of It" ThemeOur "Love the British Heart" ThemeOur "Backing Britain" ThemeOur "British Caledonia" ThemeOur "Gonnae NO Dae That" ThemeOur "British Lion Speaks" ThemeOur "British Wealth in Common Games" ThemeOur "Positive Vision" ThemeOur "Scotland Makes Britain..." Theme
Technical Matters Related to the ReferendumThe Franchise for the Scottish Referendum ExplainedThe Case for a Threshold at the 'Love the UK Day' ReferendumUnity Debate: Which Policy Matters are Reserved at Westminster?How the Scottish Parliament Works
Union City GlasgowThe Progressive Alliance: One UK from A to Z
Our UKaForceForGood YouTube ChannelBritain has Room for Nats but Not Vice VersaScotland's British Heritage: George Buchanan and James VIBritish Canada: Heritage, Dominion, Flags (Part 1 of 2) Trump: MSPs Disregard Scotland's Interests Article 50 Parliament Must DecideScottish Independence is Not LegitimateA Force For Good: UK Together Mandate Trumps SNP MandateA Force For Good: An Open Letter to Theresa MayA Force For Good: SNP No Right to Call ReferendumA Force For Good: UK is a Unitary StateA Force For Good: Our 4 Pro-UK PrinciplesSmith Commission: A 'Scottish Trap' for the Labour PartySmith Commission: We Voted No. Not for More PowersThe UK Gives us One Big Home to Call our OwnScotland is Better able to Control its Future as Part of the UKGlasgow Spitfires Win Battle of Britain's First FightThe Unionist View of WallaceUnion Jack - Glasgow City Chambers - Coronation 60th AnniversaryBritish Commonwealth Games 2014 -- Our British Wealth in CommonAlbert Bridge - Scotland's British HeritageUnion Day and the Union Jack

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