Forward (Caithia)

Forward Ymlaen Ar Aghaidh
Leader	Duane ap Drummond
Headquarters	Lloidas, County Caithia
Youth wing	Caithian Youth League
Ideology	Social democracy Caithian autonomy
Political position	Centre-left
Euclean party	TBD
Colours	Pink
Caithian seats in the Comhthionól Náisiúnta	0 / 3
Cynulliad	6 / 32
Politics of Caldia Political parties

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.

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 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 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	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	7	in government as senior coalition partner to Trawlers
1990	TBD	TBD	6 / 32	3	supporting Homeland minority government
1995	TBD	TBD	8 / 32	2	in government as coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats
2000	TBD	TBD	7 / 32	1	in government as coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats
2005	TBD	TBD	9 / 32	2	in government as senior coalition partner with Independents
2010	TBD	TBD	8 / 32	1	in government as senior coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats
2015	TBD	TBD	9 / 32	1	in government as senior coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats
2020	TBD	TBD	6 / 32	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