Liberal Conservative Party (Delamaria)

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Liberal Conservative Party
LeaderHenry Nugent
ChairmanHamish Loudon
Leader of the House of DelegatesFrank Armitage
Leader in the SenateStanley Leckhampstead
Director of Party ConferenceDeborah Van Roose
FoundedFebruary 11, 2023 (2023-02-11)
Preceded byUnited Party
HeadquartersGeorgia House, Westcourt, Labrador
Youth wingYoung Liberal Conservatives
Membership (2023)235,600
IdeologyLiberal Conservatism

Factions

Political positionCentre-right
International affiliationInternational Democratic Union
Senate
281 / 700
House of Delegates
355 / 650
State Legistlatures
1,369 / 1,869

The Liberal Conservative Party is a Delamarian political party. It was formed in 2023 as the successor of the United party as it merged with elements of the Liberal party. It holds a majority of seats in the House of Delegates, and is led by Prime Minister Henry Nugent.

History

Origins

United Conservative

United Party

Liberal Conservative

Policies

Party factions

Former vs Latter

The former vs latter debate refers to the Liberal and Conservative wings of the party (referencing the party's name).

New Liberals

The New Liberals are generally comprised of Milbankites and Granthamites. The faction draws neoliberal members together from across the social spectrum. They are represented by the Free Market Group and the Cricket Club.

Commonwealth

The Commonwealth Conservative Caucus is one of the more powerful factions. It advocates for Paternalistic Conservatism, with a socially and economically liberal outlook. The Current leadership of the party is largely made up of Commonwealth Conservatives.

Traditionalists

Traditionalists align with the right of the party, advocating for socially conservative policies, a stronger immigration and crime stance, and an emphasis on religious family values, however they are split on economic issues.