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==Platform and support==
==Platform and support==
The party identifies itself as {{wp|Social democracy|social democratic}}. It is committed to reducing {{wp|income inequality}} and expanding public services. The party has become increasingly {{wp|Progressivism|progressive}} in recent years. It is supportive of {{wp|Autonomy|Caithian autonomy}} and supports expanding the powers of Caithia's devolved government. Forward is against Caithian independence from Caldia, but would like to see more economic and political independence from Caldia. The party calls for the establishment of an independent {{wp|Commercial policy|trade policy}} and representation for Caithia in some international organizations.  
The party identifies itself as {{wp|Social democracy|social democratic}}. It is committed to reducing {{wp|income inequality}} and expanding public services. The party has become increasingly {{wp|Progressivism|progressive}} in recent years. It is supportive of {{wp|Autonomy|Caithian autonomy}} and supports expanding the powers of Caithia's devolved government. Forward is nominally supportive of independence from Caldia, however it does not prioritize or emphasize the issue. However, the party does advocate for more economic and political independence from Caldia. The party calls for the establishment of an independent {{wp|Commercial policy|trade policy}} and representation for Caithia in some international organizations.  


Recently, the party has lost votes to the separatist [[Homeland (Caithia)|Homeland]] party and the mainland [[Social Democratic Party (Caldia)|Social Democrats]]. It is currently the third largest party in the Cynulliad.
Recently, the party has lost votes to the separatist [[Homeland (Caithia)|Homeland]] party and the mainland [[Social Democratic Party (Caldia)|Social Democrats]]. It is currently the third largest party in the Cynulliad.
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Latest revision as of 18:46, 12 July 2022

Forward
Ymlaen
Ar Aghaidh
LeaderDuane ap Drummond
HeadquartersLloidas, County Caithia
Youth wingCaithian Youth League
IdeologySocial democracy
Caithian autonomy
Political positionCentre-left
Euclean partyTBD
Colours  Pink
Tionól
0 / 3
(Caithian seats)
Cynulliad
6 / 32

Forward (Caithian: Ymlaen, Ghaillish: Ar Aghaidh) is a political party that operates in in County Caithia. The party maintains a social democratic platform and supports Caithian autonomy. Since 1980, the party has led many of Caithia's devolved governments. It is currently in opposition. It has 6 elected members of the Cynulliad and has representation in all of Caithia's 16 parishes.

History

Platform and support

The party identifies itself as social democratic. It is committed to reducing income inequality and expanding public services. The party has become increasingly progressive in recent years. It is supportive of Caithian autonomy and supports expanding the powers of Caithia's devolved government. Forward is nominally supportive of independence from Caldia, however it does not prioritize or emphasize the issue. However, the party does advocate for more economic and political independence from Caldia. The party calls for the establishment of an independent trade policy and representation for Caithia in some international organizations.

Recently, the party has lost votes to the separatist Homeland party and the mainland Social Democrats. It is currently the third largest party in the Cynulliad.

Election results

Comhthionól Náisiúnta

Election year Votes % # of overall seats won +/- Government
2019 TBD TBD
0 / 3
Decrease 1 extra-parliamentary opposition to Social Democratic government

Cynulliad

Election year Votes % # of overall seats won +/- Government
1980 TBD TBD
16 / 32
New in government with a majority
1985 TBD TBD
9 / 32
Decrease 7 in government as senior coalition partner to Trawlers
1990 TBD TBD
6 / 32
Decrease 3 supporting Homeland minority government
1995 TBD TBD
8 / 32
Increase 2 in government as coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats
2000 TBD TBD
7 / 32
Decrease 1 in government as coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats
2005 TBD TBD
9 / 32
Increase 2 in government as senior coalition partner with Independents
2010 TBD TBD
8 / 32
Decrease 1 in government as senior coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats
2015 TBD TBD
9 / 32
Increase 1 in government as senior coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats
2020 TBD TBD
6 / 32
Decrease 3 in opposition to Social Democratic-Trawlers-Wave government

Leadership and elected representatives

The party is led by Duane ap Drummond, who has led the party since 2014. Maeli Yvenou serves as the party president. The deputy leader is Hywel Tomos Phrys, who is the executive of the Sinodun parish.

Cynulliad (ACs/TTs)

Member of Cynulliad First elected
Arwyn ap Evan 2005
Dyfri Wathen 2005
Duane ap Drummond 2010
Sioned Llewellyn 2010
Lowri Bach 2015
Cranogwyn ap Cadwy 2020