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The '''Democratic Labour Party of Imagua and the Assimas''' ({{wp|Italian language| | The '''Democratic Labour Party of Imagua and the Assimas''' ({{wp|Italian language|Vespasian}}: ''Partito Democratico del Lavoro di Imagua e Assime'', [[Western Imaguan Creole]]: ''Demokati Abetipati'') is one of the two major {{wp|political parties}} of [[Imagua and the Assimas]], the other being the [[Sotirian Labour Party (Imagua)|Sotirian Labour Party]]. | ||
Founded in 1948 following the merger of the [[Labour Party (Imagua)|Labour Party]] and the [[Democratic Party (Imagua)|Democratic Party]], the party quickly became a major party in Imaguan politics, governing from 1952 to 1956, and then from 1960 onwards. While initially being part of a {{wp|two-party system}} with the [[Sotirian Democratic Party (Imagua)|Sotirian Democrats]], after an internal divide led to the formation of the [[National Labour Party (Imagua)|National Labour Party]] in 1978, the NLP quickly displaced the SDP as being the primary opposition party. | Founded in 1948 following the merger of the [[Labour Party (Imagua)|Labour Party]] and the [[Democratic Party (Imagua)|Democratic Party]], the party quickly became a major party in Imaguan politics, governing from 1952 to 1956, and then from 1960 onwards. While initially being part of a {{wp|two-party system}} with the [[Sotirian Democratic Party (Imagua)|Sotirian Democrats]], after an internal divide led to the formation of the [[National Labour Party (Imagua)|National Labour Party]] in 1978, the NLP quickly displaced the SDP as being the primary opposition party. | ||
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Wilbur Smith was nominated to be the presidential candidate, while Ahern was nominated to be the Prime Ministerial candidate in the 1948 election. With the recent unification of [[Imagua]] and the [[Assimas Islands]] into one country, the Democratic Labour Party was expected to win much of the seats in the Assimas, as the inhabitants were traditionally left-leaning prior to the [[Legionary Reaction]]. | Wilbur Smith was nominated to be the presidential candidate, while Ahern was nominated to be the Prime Ministerial candidate in the 1948 election. With the recent unification of [[Imagua]] and the [[Assimas Islands]] into one country, the Democratic Labour Party was expected to win much of the seats in the Assimas, as the inhabitants were traditionally left-leaning prior to the [[Legionary Reaction]]. | ||
The [[Elections in Imagua and the Assimas#1948|1948]] elections saw a marked improvement in the combined party's fortunes, with the Democratic Labour Party securing 24 of the 66 seats, suggesting that this strategy had paid off massively for the party. However, it failed to form government, leading some right-wingers within the Democratic Labour Party to question whether the "united front against the Sotirian Democratic Party" was a viable strategy. However, the party largely held on, and in the [[Elections in Imagua and the Assimas#1952|1952 elections]], the Democratic Labour Party were able to capitalise on the unpopularity of [[Frederick Maynard]]'s government to secure control of government, winning 34 seats, with [[ | The [[Elections in Imagua and the Assimas#1948|1948]] elections saw a marked improvement in the combined party's fortunes, with the Democratic Labour Party securing 24 of the 66 seats, suggesting that this strategy had paid off massively for the party. However, it failed to form government, leading some right-wingers within the Democratic Labour Party to question whether the "united front against the Sotirian Democratic Party" was a viable strategy. However, the party largely held on, and in the [[Elections in Imagua and the Assimas#1952|1952 elections]], the Democratic Labour Party were able to capitalise on the unpopularity of [[Frederick Maynard]]'s government to secure control of government, winning 34 seats, with [[Sotty Haloranov]] becoming the first woman to be Prime Minister in Imaguan history, and only the second Prime Minister from either the DLP or the SDCP. | ||
Haloranov's tenure as Prime Minister was marked by efforts to establish pan-national institutions to bridge the language divide between the {{wp|English language|Estmerish}} Imagua and the {{wp|Italian language|Vespasian}} Assimas, such as the [[Imaguan Television Service]] and the [[Imaguan Maritime Service]], ensuring that workers would be protected, and creating the foundations for the later {{wp|welfare state}} that would blossom under the governments of [[Efrem Lacovara]] and [[Eric Fleming]]. | |||
However, in the [[Elections in Imagua and the Assimas#1956|1956 elections]], | However, in the [[Elections in Imagua and the Assimas#1956|1956 elections]], Haloranov would lose to [[Martin Ellingham]], while [[Walter Redmond Keswick]], the incumbent SDP president was succeeded by [[Venanzio Mazzone]], with the DLP falling to 29 seats. Haloranov resigned as parliamentary leader in 1956, and was succeeded by [[Efrem Lacovara]]. | ||
===Fleming and Lacovara era=== | ===Fleming and Lacovara era=== | ||
Revision as of 21:59, 27 December 2022
Democratic Labour Party of Imagua and the Assimas | |
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| Chairman | Edmondo Privitera |
| Parliamentary Leader | Douglas Egnell |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Merger of | Democratic Party Labour Party |
| Headquarters | Cuanstad, Imagua and the Assimas |
| Student wing | Labourers of the Intelligentsia |
| Youth wing | Young Labourers |
| Ideology | Social democracy |
| Political position | Centre-left |
| Colors | Crimson |
| Anthem | Bella ciao |
| Legislative Council | 12 / 19
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| Lesser House | 27 / 70
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| County Council | 78 / 261
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| Website | |
| dlp.org.ia | |
The Democratic Labour Party of Imagua and the Assimas (Vespasian: Partito Democratico del Lavoro di Imagua e Assime, Western Imaguan Creole: Demokati Abetipati) is one of the two major political parties of Imagua and the Assimas, the other being the Sotirian Labour Party.
Founded in 1948 following the merger of the Labour Party and the Democratic Party, the party quickly became a major party in Imaguan politics, governing from 1952 to 1956, and then from 1960 onwards. While initially being part of a two-party system with the Sotirian Democrats, after an internal divide led to the formation of the National Labour Party in 1978, the NLP quickly displaced the SDP as being the primary opposition party.
After the SDP and NLP merged in 1997 to form the Sotirian Labour Party, the DLP lost power in 2000, and only would return to power in the 2016 general elections. Since then, it has held the Presidency, as well as control of the Lesser House of Parliament.
History
Establishment
Since the 1944 general election, members of both the Democratic and Labour parties advocated for a merger of the two parties, in order to stand a chance against the dominant Sotirian Democratic Party. This was supported by Wilbur Smith and new party leader Herschel Ahern, but was opposed by the Democratic leadership.
However, in 1947, the Democratic membership ousted Abraham Halfacre, who was opposed to the proposed merger with the Labour Party, and was replaced by Herschel Ahern. Unlike Halfacre, Ahern was more receptive of the merger, as he was part of the social liberal wing of the party. Thus, in December 1947, a joint party congress was held where the two parties agreed to merge. The party was registered with Elections Imagua the day prior to the start of the 1948 election campaign.
Wilbur Smith was nominated to be the presidential candidate, while Ahern was nominated to be the Prime Ministerial candidate in the 1948 election. With the recent unification of Imagua and the Assimas Islands into one country, the Democratic Labour Party was expected to win much of the seats in the Assimas, as the inhabitants were traditionally left-leaning prior to the Legionary Reaction.
The 1948 elections saw a marked improvement in the combined party's fortunes, with the Democratic Labour Party securing 24 of the 66 seats, suggesting that this strategy had paid off massively for the party. However, it failed to form government, leading some right-wingers within the Democratic Labour Party to question whether the "united front against the Sotirian Democratic Party" was a viable strategy. However, the party largely held on, and in the 1952 elections, the Democratic Labour Party were able to capitalise on the unpopularity of Frederick Maynard's government to secure control of government, winning 34 seats, with Sotty Haloranov becoming the first woman to be Prime Minister in Imaguan history, and only the second Prime Minister from either the DLP or the SDCP.
Haloranov's tenure as Prime Minister was marked by efforts to establish pan-national institutions to bridge the language divide between the Estmerish Imagua and the Vespasian Assimas, such as the Imaguan Television Service and the Imaguan Maritime Service, ensuring that workers would be protected, and creating the foundations for the later welfare state that would blossom under the governments of Efrem Lacovara and Eric Fleming.
However, in the 1956 elections, Haloranov would lose to Martin Ellingham, while Walter Redmond Keswick, the incumbent SDP president was succeeded by Venanzio Mazzone, with the DLP falling to 29 seats. Haloranov resigned as parliamentary leader in 1956, and was succeeded by Efrem Lacovara.
Fleming and Lacovara era
Neoliberal era
Return to opposition
Revitalisation
Positions
Economically, the Democratic Labour Party supports increased regulations on industries, in order to "ensure the safety and well-being of the Imaguan people," while ensuring that capitalism can continue to operate freely.
Socially, the Democratic Labour Party are more liberal than the Nationals, supporting increased LGBT rights and supporting on-demand abortions. They are also more supportive of the environmentalist movement. However, the Democratic Labour Party is opposed to increasing immigration, as they believe that immigration would only benefit the rich and harm local Imaguans.
Election results
The results are compared to the Democratic and Labour Parties from 1944.
| Election | Leader | Candidates | Seats | +/- | Votes | % | Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Herschel Ahern | 66/66 | 24 / 66
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 16
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218,027 | 39.77% | Official Opposition |
| 1952 | Sotty Haloranov | 63/63 | 34 / 63
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10
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259,714 | 50.03% | Majority government |
| 1956 | 63/63 | 29 / 63
|
 7
|
217,312 | 39.55% | Official Opposition | |
| 1960 | Efrem Lacovara | 63/63 | 38 / 63
|
9
|
345,784 | 51.90% | Majority government |
| 1964 | 65/65 | 41 / 65
|
3
|
316,872 | 48.22% | Majority government | |
| 1968 | Eric Fleming | 65/65 | 35 / 65
|
6
|
327,658 | 50.27% | Majority government |
| 1972 | 67/67 | 41 / 67
|
6
|
357,890 | 56.59% | Majority government | |
| 1976 | Pietro Muro | 67/67 | 47 / 67
|
6
|
368,091 | 58.30% | Majority government |
| 1980 | 67/67 | 44 / 67
|
3
|
281,066 | 41.55% | Majority government | |
| 1981 | Marguerite Ernman | 67/67 | 45 / 67
|
1
|
328,568 | 49.70% | Majority government |
| 1984 | Edmondo Privitera | 64/64 | 43 / 64
|
2
|
288,478 | 51.07% | Majority government |
| 1988 | 64/64 | 38 / 64
|
5
|
286,019 | 49.10% | Majority government | |
| 1992 | Gerald Larsson | 67/67 | 37 / 67
|
1
|
281,364 | 45.41% | Majority government |
| 1996 | 67/67 | 39 / 67
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2
|
272,442 | 40.20% | Majority government | |
| 2000 | Ladislao Colacino | 67/67 | 22 / 67
|
17
|
272,055 | 32.20% | Official Opposition |
| 2004 | Pete Tasuku | 68/68 | 29 / 68
|
7
|
293,175 | 41.19% | Official Opposition |
| 2008 | Agostina Di Bari | 68/68 | 31 / 68
|
2
|
273,918 | 40.23% | Official Opposition |
| 2012 | 70/70 | 32 / 70
|
1
|
248,553 | 36.64% | Official Opposition | |
| 2016 | Douglas Egnell | 70/70 | 36 / 70
|
4
|
333,227 | 44.70% | Majority government |
| 2020 | 70/70 | 27 / 70
|
9
|
338,210 | 37.40% | Minority government |