Forward (Caithia)
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Forward Ymlaen Ar Aghaidh | |
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| 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 |
| Tionól | 0 / 3 (Caithian seats)
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| Cynulliad | 6 / 32
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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.
History
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 nominally supportive of independence from Caldia, however it does not prioritize or emphasize the issue. However, the party does advocate for 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
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 1
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extra-parliamentary opposition to Social Democratic government |
Cynulliad
| Election year | Votes | % | # of overall seats won | +/- | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | TBD | TBD | 16 / 32
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New | in government with a majority |
| 1985 | TBD | TBD | 9 / 32
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7
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in government as senior coalition partner to Trawlers |
| 1990 | TBD | TBD | 6 / 32
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3
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supporting Homeland minority government |
| 1995 | TBD | TBD | 8 / 32
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 2
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in government as coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats |
| 2000 | TBD | TBD | 7 / 32
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1
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in government as coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats |
| 2005 | TBD | TBD | 9 / 32
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2
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in government as senior coalition partner with Independents |
| 2010 | TBD | TBD | 8 / 32
|
1
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in government as senior coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats |
| 2015 | TBD | TBD | 9 / 32
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1
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in government as senior coalition partner with Trawlers-Social Democrats |
| 2020 | TBD | TBD | 6 / 32
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3
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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 |
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| Arwyn ap Evan | 2005 |
| Dyfri Wathen | 2005 |
| Duane ap Drummond | 2010 |
| Sioned Llewellyn | 2010 |
| Lowri Bach | 2015 |
| Cranogwyn ap Cadwy | 2020 |
| Tionól (399 seats) |
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| Euclean Parliament (20 of 779 seats) |
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