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==Prime Minister==
==Prime Minister==
==Political views==
==Political views==
[[File:RWS with von Hoslin.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Wilton-Smyth has been seen as a close ally of [[Otto von Hößlin|von Hößlin]], and the two share many political positions.]]Wilton-Smyth identifies as a {{wp|classical liberal}}, but has been described by most commentators as a {{wp|right-wing populist}}. His views on {{wp|macroeconomic policy}} have been variously described as {{wp|monetarism|monetarist}}, {{wp|New classical macroeconomics|neo-classical}} or {{wp|Austrian School|Weranicist}}, though Wilton-Smyth describes himself as "an {{wp|orthodox economics|orthodox economist}}". He cites economist {{wp|Adam Smith|James Shepherd}} as his personal hero. He has endorsed some {{wp|social conservatism|socially conservative}} positions, such as {{wp|gender essentialism}}, but supported {{wp|same-sex marriage}}.
He is seen as a strong supporter of the [[Alte Bruderschaft]] the close cultural, political and economic relationship with Estmere shares with [[Werania]]. He described Werania as "the first among equals of Estmere's allies", and shares a close personal relation with [[Otto von Hößlin]], the incumbent [[Chancellor of Werania]]. Wilton-Smyth is also seen to support a warming of relations with [[Eturia]], again sharing a close relationship with [[President of Etruria]] [[Francesco Carcaterra]].
Wilton-Smyth has expressed some {{wp|Euroscepticism|Euclosceptic}} views, in particular toward further integration of the [[Euclean Community]]. He has praised the {{wp|single market}} for "the obvious contribution towards economic activity" that it makes, but he has at times criticised the [[Euclean Community#Euclean Central Bank|Euclean Central Bank]], having said that Estmere's adoption of the [[Euclo]] has left the [[Bank of Estmere]] unable to manipulate {{wp|monetary policy}} as effectively as it was able to before. Despite this, he has said that leaving the [[Euclean Community#Euclozone|Euclozone]] is "not his priority", and that he would prefer instead for Estmere to haver greater influence over the ECB. He has expressed some misgivings about the [[Euclean Community#Zilverzee Area|Zilverzee area]] and the {{wp|freedom of movement}} it allows for, stating that it has "deprived Estmere of an adequate immigration policy".
==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Wilton-Smyth married his first wife, [[Margaret Palmerstone]], in 1972 after completing his {{wp|national service}}. The couple had two children. They divorced in 2002, citing irreconcilable differences. Wilton-Smyth met his second wife, [[Anna FitzGerald]], at a [[Sotirian Democratic Union|SDU party conference]] in 2009, and the couple married in 2011. Wilton-Smyth had his third child, with Anna, in 2013.
Wilton-Smyth married his first wife, [[Margaret Palmerstone]], in 1972 after completing his {{wp|national service}}. The couple had two children. They divorced in 2002, citing irreconcilable differences. Wilton-Smyth met his second wife, [[Anna FitzGerald]], at a [[Sotirian Democratic Union|SDU party conference]] in 2009, and the couple married in 2011. Wilton-Smyth had his third child, with Anna, in 2013.

Revision as of 22:53, 15 December 2020

Reginald Wilton-Smyth
Official portrait of Mr David Davis crop 2.jpg
Wilton-Smyth in 2016
Prime Minister of Estmere
Assumed office
23 April 2018
PresidentAlice Roberts
DeputyEsther Bennett
Preceded byRichard Graham
Leader of the Sotirian Democratic Union
Assumed office
23 April 2018
DeputyJulie Burton
Preceded byRichard Graham
Secretary of State for Transport
In office
5 January 2016 – 23 April 2018
PresidentAlice Roberts
Prime MinisterRichard Graham
Preceded byDavid Henderson
Succeeded byBrian Davison
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
In office
11 February 2013 – 5 January 2016
PresidentAlice Roberts
Prime MinisterMatthew Dawson
Alan Baskerville
Richard Graham
Preceded byMichael Harrington
Succeeded byEmily Marrow-Gates
Member of Parliament
for Newchurch and Harrendole
Assumed office
16 June 1996
Preceded byHarry Hart
Personal details
Born
Reginald Louis Wilton-Smyth

(1944-03-03) March 3, 1944 (age 80)
Wimney, Flurland, Estmere
CitizenshipEstmere
Political partySotirian Democratic Union
Spouses
Children3
Alma materKing Richard's College, Damesbridge University
ProfessionEconomist
Military service
Allegiance Estmere
Branch/serviceEstmerish Army
Years of service1967-1969
Unit2nd Flurian Rifles

Reginald Louis Wilton-Smyth (born 3 March 1944) is an Estmerish politician and economist who has served as the Prime Minister of Estmere and Leader of the Sotirian Democratic Union since 23 April 2018. He served as Secretary of State for Transport from 2016 to 2018, and as Chief Secretary to the Treasury from 2013 to 2016. He is the Member of Parliament for Newchurch and Harrendole. He has been described as a right-wing populist, but identifies as a classical liberal.

Wilton-Smyth was born in Wimney to Flurian parents from the influential Wilton-Smyth family. He studied at Damesbridge Univeristy, graduating from King Richard's College in 1966 with a Bachelor of Science in Economics. After graduating he completed his national service, serving as part of the 2nd Flurian Rifles regiment of the Estmerish Army. In 1971 he then completed a Master of Science degree in Advanced Economic Policy at his alma mater. He secured a job with the Bank of Estmere after attaining his Master's degree, and worked at the Bank as a junior advisor from 1973. In 1978 he was headhunted by Isaac Mosset, and began working for the federal government as a senior advisor. From 1980 to 1987 he worked as a financial advisor in the private sector.

He entered politics in earnest in the run-up to the 1988 election, becoming a full-time finance policy advisor to the Sotirian Democratic Union. He was a parliamentary candidate in a number of elections, but was first elected to the Chamber of Commons in the 1996 election. He was a backbencher until 2011, when he became a secretary to the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, after the 2012 election this became a ministerial position. In Matthew Dawson's 2013 cabinet reshuffle he was appointed as Chief Secretary to the Treasury. In 2016 he was promoted by Richard Graham to Secretary of State for Transport.

Wilton-Smyth was elected to succeed Richard Graham in the 2018 leadership election, and became Leader of the SDU and Prime Minister. His tenure has been controversial, marked by a rightwards shift of the SDU, embracing right-wing populist policies, emulating the NKP and the Tribunes. His foreign policy direction has been described as neoconservative. He led his party to victory in the 2018 snap election, continuing his coalition with the Reform Party.

Early life

Education

National service

Career

Financial career

Public sector

Private sector

Political career

Backbencher

Cabinet Minister

Prime Minister

Political views

Wilton-Smyth has been seen as a close ally of von Hößlin, and the two share many political positions.

Wilton-Smyth identifies as a classical liberal, but has been described by most commentators as a right-wing populist. His views on macroeconomic policy have been variously described as monetarist, neo-classical or Weranicist, though Wilton-Smyth describes himself as "an orthodox economist". He cites economist James Shepherd as his personal hero. He has endorsed some socially conservative positions, such as gender essentialism, but supported same-sex marriage.

He is seen as a strong supporter of the Alte Bruderschaft the close cultural, political and economic relationship with Estmere shares with Werania. He described Werania as "the first among equals of Estmere's allies", and shares a close personal relation with Otto von Hößlin, the incumbent Chancellor of Werania. Wilton-Smyth is also seen to support a warming of relations with Eturia, again sharing a close relationship with President of Etruria Francesco Carcaterra.

Wilton-Smyth has expressed some Euclosceptic views, in particular toward further integration of the Euclean Community. He has praised the single market for "the obvious contribution towards economic activity" that it makes, but he has at times criticised the Euclean Central Bank, having said that Estmere's adoption of the Euclo has left the Bank of Estmere unable to manipulate monetary policy as effectively as it was able to before. Despite this, he has said that leaving the Euclozone is "not his priority", and that he would prefer instead for Estmere to haver greater influence over the ECB. He has expressed some misgivings about the Zilverzee area and the freedom of movement it allows for, stating that it has "deprived Estmere of an adequate immigration policy".

Personal life

Wilton-Smyth married his first wife, Margaret Palmerstone, in 1972 after completing his national service. The couple had two children. They divorced in 2002, citing irreconcilable differences. Wilton-Smyth met his second wife, Anna FitzGerald, at a SDU party conference in 2009, and the couple married in 2011. Wilton-Smyth had his third child, with Anna, in 2013.