The Vanguard Unionist Progressive Party (VUPP) informally known as Ulster Vanguard was a unionist political party which existed in Northern Ireland between 1972 and 1978. Led by William Craig the party emerged from a split in the Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) and was closely affiliated with several loyalist paramilitary groups. The presence of features such as an honour guard and a common salute led opponents to accuse it of being fascist.
