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Due to the poor electoral record of the Còr party in the late 20th century and 2007 general election, newly elected party leader Pedro Montas believed the party required radical reform to stay in touch with modern politics. The increasingly 'broad-church' policies of the Conservatives and SDP were stealing key Còr votes, leading to what was known as the ''great sweep'' of 2002, where Còr lost 52 of its assembly seats. As a result Montas' reform looked to target progressive policies, specifically social issues and welfare. However policies such as the abolition of the monarchy saw widespread discontent within the party leading to the widespread defection of almost half of the party members to various other parties, mainly the SDP and Liberal Union. | Due to the poor electoral record of the Còr party in the late 20th century and 2007 general election, newly elected party leader Pedro Montas believed the party required radical reform to stay in touch with modern politics. The increasingly 'broad-church' policies of the Conservatives and SDP were stealing key Còr votes, leading to what was known as the ''great sweep'' of 2002, where Còr lost 52 of its assembly seats. As a result Montas' reform looked to target progressive policies, specifically social issues and welfare. However policies such as the abolition of the monarchy saw widespread discontent within the party leading to the widespread defection of almost half of the party members to various other parties, mainly the SDP and Liberal Union. | ||
| − | The discontent and widespread defection of many party members has been noted as the reason for Nòu Còr's dismal performance in the 2012 general election, leading many to speculate about | + | The discontent and widespread defection of many party members has been noted as the reason for Nòu Còr's dismal performance in the 2012 general election, leading many to speculate about the party's future. Rumours of possible defections within the Senate were confirmed when Loras Farwigne resigned to become a crossbencher. The poor performance of the party within the election saw Montas resign to become party president, he stated 'family commitments' were the reason for his resignation, yet he still wanted to take 'an active role in the party'. |
===September Talks=== | ===September Talks=== | ||
Talks held in September between Nòu Còr members and several members of the Liberal Union and other Independent candidates seem to indicate a potential move towards a recreation of a party similar to the original Còr party. However current progress suggests that any deal on the formation of a new party are unlikely to be official before the 2016 general election. Yet despite this, Party president Montas has stated such talks are a "betrayal of Nòu Còr values" and that he "will do anything in my power to prevent the party from being torn apart once more." | Talks held in September between Nòu Còr members and several members of the Liberal Union and other Independent candidates seem to indicate a potential move towards a recreation of a party similar to the original Còr party. However current progress suggests that any deal on the formation of a new party are unlikely to be official before the 2016 general election. Yet despite this, Party president Montas has stated such talks are a "betrayal of Nòu Còr values" and that he "will do anything in my power to prevent the party from being torn apart once more." | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 18 April 2015
| Nòu Còr | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Leader | Idris Felm |
| Deputy Leader | Maria Carr |
| President | Pedro Montas |
| Founded | 7 Feb 2010 |
| Ideology |
Social Liberalism Referomist |
| Asuran affiliation | Alliance of Progressive Parties |
| Colour | Light Blue |
| National Assembly |
5 / 612 |
| Senate |
3 / 200 |
| Thraice Assembly |
2 / 25 |
Nòu Còr meaning New Heart or New Centre is a centrist progressive party in Midrasia. The party was formed after the split of the original Cór party, due to the reform of the party under the leadership of Pedro Montas. The original Cór party had existed since 1932 and played a major role in the Cór-SDP coalition of 1951-1954, under the leadership of Albert Trontté. Under Cór Midrasia entered into the Federal Union playing an increasingly important role in Asuran politics. The Coalition also saw many developments in the Midrasian welfare state along with many public works programs to reduce unemployment in during the mid 20th century depression.
History
Due to the poor electoral record of the Còr party in the late 20th century and 2007 general election, newly elected party leader Pedro Montas believed the party required radical reform to stay in touch with modern politics. The increasingly 'broad-church' policies of the Conservatives and SDP were stealing key Còr votes, leading to what was known as the great sweep of 2002, where Còr lost 52 of its assembly seats. As a result Montas' reform looked to target progressive policies, specifically social issues and welfare. However policies such as the abolition of the monarchy saw widespread discontent within the party leading to the widespread defection of almost half of the party members to various other parties, mainly the SDP and Liberal Union.
The discontent and widespread defection of many party members has been noted as the reason for Nòu Còr's dismal performance in the 2012 general election, leading many to speculate about the party's future. Rumours of possible defections within the Senate were confirmed when Loras Farwigne resigned to become a crossbencher. The poor performance of the party within the election saw Montas resign to become party president, he stated 'family commitments' were the reason for his resignation, yet he still wanted to take 'an active role in the party'.
September Talks
Talks held in September between Nòu Còr members and several members of the Liberal Union and other Independent candidates seem to indicate a potential move towards a recreation of a party similar to the original Còr party. However current progress suggests that any deal on the formation of a new party are unlikely to be official before the 2016 general election. Yet despite this, Party president Montas has stated such talks are a "betrayal of Nòu Còr values" and that he "will do anything in my power to prevent the party from being torn apart once more."
