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{{Infobox political party | {{Infobox political party | ||
| country = Caldia | | country = Caldia | ||
| name = Pensioners' Party<br><small>''Páirtí Pinsinéirí''</small> | | name = Pensioners' Party<br><small>''Páirtí na Pinsinéirí''</small> | ||
| logo = [[File:Pensioner's Party Logo.png|250px]] | | logo = [[File:Pensioner's Party Logo.png|250px]] | ||
| leader = [[Ellie Níc Raghnaill]] | | leader = [[Ellie Níc Raghnaill]] | ||
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| seats3 = {{Composition bar|0|20|#000080}} | | seats3 = {{Composition bar|0|20|#000080}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Pensioners' Party''' ({{wp|Irish language|Ghaillish}}: ''Páirtí Pinsinéirí''; '''PP''') is a [[List of political parties in Caldia|political party in Caldia]]. It was founded in February 1986 and has representation in local, county, and national government. | The '''Pensioners' Party''' ({{wp|Irish language|Ghaillish}}: ''Páirtí na Pinsinéirí''; '''PP''') is a [[List of political parties in Caldia|political party in Caldia]]. It was founded in February 1986 and has representation in local, county, and national government. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
The Pensioners' Party was formally registered with the electoral commission on 12 February 1986. It was founded to work for the interests of {{wp|pensioners}}. After years of liberal economic policy, there were growing concerns among pensioners that government pensions would be cut. The party organized at a local level to combat this, standing in all municipal and county elections since 1989. It began to contest elections to health boards in, 1993 where the party has maintained a notable presence. | The Pensioners' Party was formally registered with the electoral commission on 12 February 1986. It was founded to work for the interests of {{wp|pensioners}}. After years of liberal economic policy, there were growing concerns among pensioners that government pensions would be cut. The party organized at a local level to combat this, standing in all municipal and county elections since 1989. It began to contest elections to health boards in, 1993 where the party has maintained a notable presence. | ||
The party supported the establishment of the State Pension Fund in 1993 and has advocated for its protection. Support for the party grew following the 2005 Global Financial Crisis. In 2017, the party elected its first representative to the [[Comhthionól Náisiúnta]], [[Ellie Níc Raghnaill]]. She won re-election in the 2019 | The party supported the establishment of the State Pension Fund in 1993 and has advocated for its protection. Support for the party grew following the 2005 Global Financial Crisis. In 2017, the party elected its first representative to the [[Comhthionól Náisiúnta]], [[Ellie Níc Raghnaill]]. She won re-election in the 2019 and 2022 elections. | ||
The party's main support comes from the suburbs and is concentrated on [[Counties of Caldia|County Holyhead]]. | The party's main support comes from the suburbs and is concentrated on [[Counties of Caldia|County Holyhead]]. | ||
==Ideology== | ==Ideology== | ||
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==Electoral results== | ==Electoral results== | ||
===Comhthionól Náisiúnta=== | ===[[Comhthionól Náisiúnta]]=== | ||
{| class=wikitable | {| class=wikitable | ||
|- | |- | ||
! Election year | ! Election year | ||
! | ! Votes | ||
! % | ! % | ||
! # of overall seats won | ! # of overall seats won | ||
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! [[2017 Caldish general election|2017]] | ! [[2017 Caldish general election|2017]] | ||
| | | 65,193 | ||
| | | 0.97 (#10) | ||
| {{Composition bar|1|399|black}} | | {{Composition bar|1|399|black}} | ||
| {{increase}} 1 | | {{increase}} 1 | ||
| {{no2|in opposition}} | | {{no2|in opposition to [[Liberty Party (Caldia)|Liberty]]-[[Centre Party (Caldia)|Centre]]-[[Caldish Democrats|DG]] government}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
! [[2019 Caldish general election|2019]] | ! [[2019 Caldish general election|2019]] | ||
| | | 75,304 | ||
| 1. | | 1.17 (#9) | ||
| {{Composition bar|1|399|black}} | | {{Composition bar|1|399|black}} | ||
| {{steady}} | | {{steady}} | ||
| {{no2|in opposition}} | | {{no2|in opposition to [[Social Democratic Party (Caldia)|Social Democratic]] government}} | ||
|- | |||
! [[2022 Caldish general election|2022]] | |||
| 80,546 | |||
| 1.31 (#10) | |||
| {{Composition bar|1|399|black}} | |||
| {{steady}} | |||
| {{no2|in opposition to [[Social Democratic Party (Caldia)|Social Democratic]] minority government}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{Political parties in Caldia}} | {{Political parties in Caldia}} | ||
[[Category:Political parties in Caldia]] | [[Category:Political parties in Caldia]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:15, 28 July 2023
Pensioners' Party Páirtí na Pinsinéirí | |
|---|---|
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| Leader | Ellie Níc Raghnaill |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Ideology | Pensioners' interests Singe-issue politics Populism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colours | Black |
| Seanad Glítteann | 0 / 60
|
| Comhthionól Náisiúnta | 1 / 399 |
| Euclean Parliament | 0 / 20
|
The Pensioners' Party (Ghaillish: Páirtí na Pinsinéirí; PP) is a political party in Caldia. It was founded in February 1986 and has representation in local, county, and national government.
History
The Pensioners' Party was formally registered with the electoral commission on 12 February 1986. It was founded to work for the interests of pensioners. After years of liberal economic policy, there were growing concerns among pensioners that government pensions would be cut. The party organized at a local level to combat this, standing in all municipal and county elections since 1989. It began to contest elections to health boards in, 1993 where the party has maintained a notable presence.
The party supported the establishment of the State Pension Fund in 1993 and has advocated for its protection. Support for the party grew following the 2005 Global Financial Crisis. In 2017, the party elected its first representative to the Comhthionól Náisiúnta, Ellie Níc Raghnaill. She won re-election in the 2019 and 2022 elections.
The party's main support comes from the suburbs and is concentrated on County Holyhead.
Ideology
The party describes itself as single-issue in support of pensioners' interests. It mostly concerns itself with healthcare, social care, taxation, and pensions. Generally, the party supports increase state spending on healthcare and other social programs. It is opposed to any misuse of the State Pension Fund, Caldia's largest sovereign wealth fund, and has proposed a constitutional amendment preventing it from being used for any purpose other than state pensions.
It has been described by some commentators as populist for its tactics and grassroots organization.
Electoral results
Comhthionól Náisiúnta
| Election year | Votes | % | # of overall seats won | +/- | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 65,193 | 0.97 (#10) | 1 / 399
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 1
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in opposition to Liberty-Centre-DG government |
| 2019 | 75,304 | 1.17 (#9) | 1 / 399
|
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in opposition to Social Democratic government |
| 2022 | 80,546 | 1.31 (#10) | 1 / 399
|
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in opposition to Social Democratic minority government |
| Tionól (399 seats) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Euclean Parliament (20 of 779 seats) |
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