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| − | The Workers' Party ''(Midrasian: Partie Obrièrs | + | The Workers' Party ''(Midrasian: Partie Obrièrs)'' is a marxist-leninist political party within Midrasia. The Party formed out of the now defunct '''Midrasian Communist Party''', following political disagreements within the party leadership. Throughout its electoral history, the Worker's party has historically performed poorly, never earning a seat on the Thraice Assembly or Senate. However the party has consistently held two seats within the National Assembly, notably the districts of Walden-Faldoux and Rizá West, which both rank as the first and second poorest electoral districts respectively. However within the 2016 General Election, the party lost its seat in Walden-Faldoux to the '''Socialist Party''', with pundits suggesting this was the result of corruption charges levied at the party leadership. |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | ===Origins=== | ||
| + | Following the political scandal that rocked the Midrasian Communist Party within the early 1990s seeing various members of the leadership involved in money laundering operations and widespread tax avoidance, several members of the party began to form splinter groups with the most notable being the '''Radical Left Party''' and the '''Marxist Alliance'''. Although several members of the party had been imprisoned as a result of a clampdown on political corruption, those who were not implicated suggested that it would be impossible to retain the party in its current form, due to the Communist party's affiliation with corruption. As such in early 1992 it was decided among the remaining leadership to dissolve the Communist Party, leading to its replacement with the Workers' Party. With the new party formed, several of the smaller splinter groups, such as the '''Marxist Alliance''' voted to join the Workers' Party. | ||
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| + | ===Political Development=== | ||
| + | Following the dissolution of the Communist Party, the Workers' Party effectively picked up where its predecessor had left off, securing the bi-elections in Walden-Faldoux and Rizá West caused by the dissolution of the Communist Party. Despite a strong campaign by the SDP, Workers' Party candidates secured each position with a majority of 42% and 49% respectively. | ||
| + | Throughout its time in control of the various constituencies, the party has focused on issues of workers rights and public ownership of industry. The party leadership was notable during 2004, calling for a ''"workers' revolution to overthrow the bourgeoisie."'' following the governments' sale of Beaumont Steel to Arpadesian investors. The party leadership has also been involved in numerous criminal cases throughout the early 2000s, with party leader David Legeda arrested on charges of indecent assault, only to be released a month later with all charges dropped. | ||
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| + | ===The Party Today=== | ||
| + | Following the party's historic loss of its 'safe' Walden-Faldoux seat, coupled with the ongoing corruption scandal, the party's approval ratings have plummeted. However other pundits have suggested plummeting ratings were more a result of the party's refusal to co-operate with the Midrasian political establishment, in contrast to the rising Socialist Party who have a proven track record of partisanship leading to successful local schemes such as the ''Community Bus Fund'' a successful public transport scheme implemented by other local councils. | ||
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| + | Such refusal to work with the Political establishment to fund projects in deprived areas such as Walden-Faldoux has landed the party with charges of hypocrisy. Many have also suggested the party deliberately keeps its districts poor to ensure re-election, whilst blaming a lack of funding on the government of the day. | ||
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| + | ==Electoral Performance== | ||
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| + | ==Publications== | ||
Revision as of 13:02, 12 April 2016
| Worker's Party Partie Obrièrs | |
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| Leader | David Legeda |
| Deputy Leader | Gerard Luboux |
| President | Fabien Menés |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Ideology |
Marxism-Leninism Communism |
| Asuran affiliation | Workers' Internationale |
| Colour | Dark Red |
| National Assembly |
1 / 612 |
| Senate |
0 / 200 |
| Thraice Assembly |
0 / 25 |
The Workers' Party (Midrasian: Partie Obrièrs) is a marxist-leninist political party within Midrasia. The Party formed out of the now defunct Midrasian Communist Party, following political disagreements within the party leadership. Throughout its electoral history, the Worker's party has historically performed poorly, never earning a seat on the Thraice Assembly or Senate. However the party has consistently held two seats within the National Assembly, notably the districts of Walden-Faldoux and Rizá West, which both rank as the first and second poorest electoral districts respectively. However within the 2016 General Election, the party lost its seat in Walden-Faldoux to the Socialist Party, with pundits suggesting this was the result of corruption charges levied at the party leadership.
Contents
History
Origins
Following the political scandal that rocked the Midrasian Communist Party within the early 1990s seeing various members of the leadership involved in money laundering operations and widespread tax avoidance, several members of the party began to form splinter groups with the most notable being the Radical Left Party and the Marxist Alliance. Although several members of the party had been imprisoned as a result of a clampdown on political corruption, those who were not implicated suggested that it would be impossible to retain the party in its current form, due to the Communist party's affiliation with corruption. As such in early 1992 it was decided among the remaining leadership to dissolve the Communist Party, leading to its replacement with the Workers' Party. With the new party formed, several of the smaller splinter groups, such as the Marxist Alliance voted to join the Workers' Party.
Political Development
Following the dissolution of the Communist Party, the Workers' Party effectively picked up where its predecessor had left off, securing the bi-elections in Walden-Faldoux and Rizá West caused by the dissolution of the Communist Party. Despite a strong campaign by the SDP, Workers' Party candidates secured each position with a majority of 42% and 49% respectively. Throughout its time in control of the various constituencies, the party has focused on issues of workers rights and public ownership of industry. The party leadership was notable during 2004, calling for a "workers' revolution to overthrow the bourgeoisie." following the governments' sale of Beaumont Steel to Arpadesian investors. The party leadership has also been involved in numerous criminal cases throughout the early 2000s, with party leader David Legeda arrested on charges of indecent assault, only to be released a month later with all charges dropped.
The Party Today
Following the party's historic loss of its 'safe' Walden-Faldoux seat, coupled with the ongoing corruption scandal, the party's approval ratings have plummeted. However other pundits have suggested plummeting ratings were more a result of the party's refusal to co-operate with the Midrasian political establishment, in contrast to the rising Socialist Party who have a proven track record of partisanship leading to successful local schemes such as the Community Bus Fund a successful public transport scheme implemented by other local councils.
Such refusal to work with the Political establishment to fund projects in deprived areas such as Walden-Faldoux has landed the party with charges of hypocrisy. Many have also suggested the party deliberately keeps its districts poor to ensure re-election, whilst blaming a lack of funding on the government of the day.
