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United Kingdom of Great Britain

^{Flag of the Commonwealth of Britain} 

^{Flag of the British Socialist Republic} 

^{Flag of Britain (Phoenix Front)} 

Official Name: United Kingdom of Great Britain, United Kingdom (Has Ulster)

Republic: Commonwealth of Britain (Republican Referendum)

Revolutionary Socialist: British Socialist Republic (Revolutionary Socialist), English Commonwealth (England Revolutionary Socialist)

Communist: Union of Britain

Nationalist: British Republic (Nationalist Republic)

Fascist: British Empire (Fascist Monarchy), British Social Republic (Fascist Republic), Britain (Phoenix Front)

Ruling Party: Social Democratic Party

Ideology: Owenism^note Liberalism

The United Kingdom is seen by many as the last bastion of democracy in Europe. In lengthy talks with the Irish government, both sides agreed in the late 1980s to put aside their differences and create a unity government in Northern Ireland, allowing Britain to divert its political power to halting revolution. In the decades since, tensions in the Kingdom are boiling over, with Prime Minister David Owen seen as a threat to the survival of the European Union and the Soviet world order. Will the United Kingdom continue on its path of isolation and stability, or will a strong leader take charge?

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• Disaster Democracy: After August to the Queen at least. While some would argue that the none stop rule of Sir David Owen is undemocratic and should resign, many view him as the greatest PM in modern history.
• Last of His Kind: Britain is viewed as the last bastion of Democracy in Europe.

Social Democratic Party

The Social Democrats have been in power since 1989. Formed as Labour was taken over by the Hard-Left Bennite faction and then reformed by David Owen after most of the party fusioned with the Liberals, the Social Democrats have since enjoyed widespread political success under Owen, whose legacy of mild welfarism they seek to uphold with another electoral win under their belt.

David Owen

Role: Head of State

Ideology: Owenism^note Liberalism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show} David Owen is the second longest-serving Prime Minister in British history. His rise to national prominence began with the Limehouse Declaration of 1981 when he, alongside future Deputy Prime Minister Shirley Williams, Roy Jenkins and Bill Rodgers split from the Labour Party. The so-called ‘Gang of Four’ formed the Social Democratic Party with the intention of unseating the Labour government of Jim Callaghan. This was not to be, and the SDP soon merged with the Liberal Party to form the Liberal Democrats in 1988. Those who opposed this union followed Owen into a reformed SDP, but it achieved little success at first. It was only after the 1991 general election that the party had its chance. Their campaign in the wake of the fall of democracy in Europe was unprecedented. Owen openly called for the abandoning of any ties between the United Kingdom and the remnants of NATO, instead supporting closer ties with Ireland. Very few expected Owen to win, but two decades of mismanagement and scandals from the other parties had built up resentment among ordinary Britons which the SDP managed to harness, and they have not lost an election since. Owen’s 19 years in power have been both praised and criticized. He was the principal architect of the British Isles Protection Union, alongside the leaders of Ireland and Ulster, but his time in power has also seen the UK becoming increasingly isolated from Europe and the rest of the world. Though often called a strong leader, he has sometimes been forced into uncomfortable compromises with the Conservatives, Labour and even the British National Party. But through it all Owen remains one of the most popular Prime Ministers in modern history, and he has given no sign that he intends to step down any time soon.

David Owen is the second longest serving Prime Minister in British history. His rise to power began with the Limehouse Declaration of 1984 when he, alongside future Deputy Prime Minister Shirley Williams, former European Commissioner Roy Jenkins, and MP Bill Rodgers split from the Labour Party. The so-called “Gang of Four” formed the Social Democratic Party with the intention of unseating the Labour opposition of Tony Benn. This was not to be, and the SDP soon merged with the Liberal Party to form the Liberal Democrats. Those who opposed this union followed Owen into a reformed SDP, but it achieved little success at first. Callaghan would be defeated by the Conservative Margaret Thatcher in 1984, but her government proved even less popular. It was only after the miscalculated election of 1989 that Owen rose to prominence. His campaign in the wake of the fall of democracy in Europe was unprecedented. He called for the abandonment of any ties between the UK and the former US, instead supporting closer ties, cooperation and peace with Ireland. On election night, the whole nation was shocked by Owen’s victory, aided in no small part by the fall of the Labour Party. His two decades in power have been times of both praise and criticism. He helped bring peace to Northern Ireland by forming the unity government in Ulster, but his time in power has seen the UK become increasingly isolated from the world. Though numerous achievements have been made, he has sometimes been forced into uncomfortable compromises with both the Labour Party and the British National Party. But through it all, Owen has remained one of the most popular Prime Ministers in modern history, and he has given no sign that he intends to step down any time soon.

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• We Hardly Knew Ye: David Owen will be shot at around August 2010 before the game really takes off
• Who Shot JFK?: Nobody knows who kills the PM but Marxists are suspected
• Plot-Triggering Death: His death opens up a lot of the focus tree
• Landslide Election: Several elections have resulted in landslides for the SDP. His popularity has sharply plummeted since then, however.

Shirley Williams

Role: Head of State (Owens Assassinated), (2011 Social Democrats Election - William Re-Elected)

Ideology: Owenism^note Liberalism

Shirley Williams was part of the original "Gang of Four" who left the Labor Party in protest of the Tony Benn’s left-wing opposition to the Thatcher government. Alongside future Prime Minister David Owen and other defecting Members of Parliament she founded the Social Democratic Party in 1984. Later that year she became the first Social Democrat elected to parliament after winning the Crosby by-election. The SDP formed an alliance with the Liberal Party and eventually the two voted to merge into a new party, the Liberal Democrats. Williams supported the merge however Owen opposed it, recreating the Social Democrats and taking most of the moderate Labor vote with him. In 1989 Owen's SDP defeated the Tories and the unpopular Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, who was running for a second term. The Social Democrats formed a coalition government with Labour as the junior member and Owen personally invited Williams to cross the floor and join the government, which she graciously, but anxiously, did. She served first as Chancellor and then Deputy Prime Minister, before succeeding David Owen in August 2010 after his shocking assassination. Shirley Williams was tasked by the Queen to form a government in her name, however the two women would soon fall out.

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• Breaking the Glass Ceiling: When Owen dies she will be Britain’s first Female Prime Minister.
• Number Two: Deputy Prime Minister to David Owen since the election victory in 1989. She will succeed him uncontested in August.
• Overshadowed by Awesome: Even though Williams can lead Britain into the next seven elections and implement much needed centre reforms throughout the country, such as erecting a statue of Owen and expanding TRIDENT, Owen will always be more fondly remembered.

Charles Kennedy

Role: Head of State (2011 Social Democrats Election - Kennedy Elected)

Ideology: Social Liberalism^note Liberalism

Charles Kennedy, a former member of the Liberal Democrats who joined the party soon after the 1995 general election. As a well-known face amongst the public, many in the SDP believe his popularity will win over the electorate and return them as the leading party. Kennedy is a committed anti-war politician, believing that Britain should remain focused upon itself and its allies, promoting peace across the world. However, as a recovering alcoholic, his critics worry that a position of power may cause a relapse.

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Chris Huhne

Role: Head of State (2011 Social Democrats Election - Huhne Elected)

Ideology: Social Liberalism^note Liberalism

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Norman Lamb

Role: Head of State (Shirley Williams resigns, is leader)

Ideology: Owenism^note Liberalism

Norman Peter Lamb (born 16 September 1957) is a British politician who can potentially lead the SDP.

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• Number Two: If Shirley Williams resigns as SDP leader in 2014, Norman Lamb will step in on a temporary basis whilst a leadership election is held, which he will contest.

Vince Cable

Role: Head of State (2014 Social Democrats Election - Cable Elected)

Ideology: Social Liberalism^note Liberalism

Vince Cable has been a keen advocate of the privatisation of Royal Mail, to aid in the recovery of the economy. With much of Cable’s support coming from the centre-right of the party many are hopeful that temperate Conservatives would be willing to support him and regain the SDP a majority.

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Julia Goldsworthy

Role: Head of State (2014 Social Democrats Election - Goldsworthy Elected)

Ideology: Owenism^note Liberalism

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Chris Leslie

Role: Head of State (2017 Social Democrats Election - Leslie Elected)

Ideology: Owenism^note Liberalism

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Jess Phillips

Role: Head of State (2017 Social Democrats Election - Phillips Elected)

Ideology: Social Liberalism^note Liberalism

Jess Phillips is a potential candidate for leadership of the Social Democrats. As a staunch feminist, Phillips remains committed to improving the lives of women across Britain promising to focus on fighting sexism and patriarchal structures wherever they rear their ugly head.

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Angela Smith

Role: Head of State (2021 Social Democrats Election - Elected)

Ideology: Social Liberalism^note Liberalism

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Margaret Hodge

Role: Head of State (2021 Social Democrats Election - Elected)

Ideology: Owenism^note Liberalism

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Conservative Party

The Conservative Party hasn’t held power since 1989 under Thatcher. Previously regarded as 'the natural party of government,' the Conservative Party is wishing to return to Number 10, ready for an agenda to guarantee Britain a strong and stable government that won't unduly interfere with the forces of Capitalism.

Owen Paterson

Role: Head of State (Snap Election - Conservatives Elected), (2010 Conservative Party Election - Paterson Re-Elected)

Ideology: Fiscal Conservatism^note National Conservatism

Owen William Paterson (born 24 June 1956) is a British Conservative Party politician who is the current leader of the Conservative Party. He was first elected as the Member of Parliament for North Shropshire at the 1997 general election. Paterson is a hardline anti communist and is not widely liked within his own party.

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• Corrupt Politician: This implied to extremes. Will most likely be replaced by a moderate (George Osborne) or hard right (Iain Duncan Smith) Conservative. Many Tories are seriously considering an official dissolution or even annexation by the Social Democratic Party.
• Short-Lived Leadership: Potentially of the Tory Party, although he can become Prime Minister for over 16 years.

George Osborne

Role: Head of State (2010, 2022 Conservative Party Election - Osborne Elected)

Ideology: Fiscal Conservatism^note National Conservatism

Gideon Francis "George" Osborne is a British Conservative Party politician who is a shadow cabinet minister for the Conservative Party. He was first elected as the Member of Parliament for Tatton at the 2002 general election. Osborne is a One Nation Conservative and is the leader the Tories need, but not necessarily want. He will challenge Paterson for the leadership in July 2010. If the Tories lose the 2020 election, he will run for leader again.

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• Meet the New Boss: After potential winning the Tory leadership.
• A Lighter Shade of Black: To any anti-Tory.

Iain Duncan Smith

Role: Head of State (2010, Conservative Party Election - Smith Elected)

Ideology: National Conservatism

An option for Tory leader in 2010, he will run against incumbent Owen Patterson and George Osborne.

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Nigel Farage

Role: Head of State (2014, Conservative Party Election - Farage Elected)

Ideology: National Conservatism

Can become Tory leader in 2014 or by going down the Right Wing path of the British focus tree.

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Liam Fox

Role: Head of State (2014 Conservative Party Election - Fox Elected)

Ideology: National Conservatism

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David Davis

Role: Head of State (2014, 2019 Conservative Party Election - Davis Elected)

Ideology: Fiscal Conservatism^note National Conservatism

David Davis is a libertarian member of the shadow cabinet. If the Tories lose either the 2014 or 2017 elections he will run for party leader.

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Boris Johnson

Role: Head of State (2019 Conservative Party Election - Johnson Elected)

Ideology: Fiscal Conservatism^note National Conservatism

In 2019 the Conservatives will be scandal ridden and Boris Johnson can try to take over the party and sort them out.

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Justine Greening

Role: Head of State (2019 Conservative Party Election - Greening Elected)

Ideology: Paternalistic Conservatism^note National Conservatism

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Andrew Mitchell

Role: Head of State (2022 Conservative Party Election - Mitchell Elected)

Ideology: National Conservatism

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Carol Thatcher

Role: Head of State (2022 Conservative Party Election - Thatcher Elected)

Ideology: Fiscal Conservatism^note National Conservatism

Daughter of the Conservative Leader in the 1980s, she will try to become PM in the 2020s.

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Liberal Democratic Party

The Liberal Democrats haven’t been in power since the First World War. Formed by a fusion of the Social Democratic Party and the Liberal Party, the Liberal Democrats seek to chart a more economically centrist course, taking from both right and left, while hoping to empower the British voters more directly.

Nick Clegg

Role: Head of State (Snap Election - Liberal Democrats Elected), (2011 Liberal Democrats Election - Clegg Re-Elected)

Ideology: Centrism

Nick Clegg holds center-right wing political views. Clegg’s predecessor made a deal with David Owen to help keep his government afloat, but Owen was able to blame his government’s failings onto the Liberal Democrats and they faced an electoral wipeout. Since then, Nick Clegg has been elected leader to help return the Liberals back to parliament.

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Navnit Dholakia

Role: Head of State (2011 Liberal Democrats Election - Dholakia Elected)

Ideology: Centrist Populism^note Centrism

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Sarah Teather

Role: Head of State (2011 Liberal Democrats Election - Teather Elected)

Ideology: Centrism

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Tim Farron

Role: Head of State (2014 Liberal Democrats Election - Farron Elected)

Ideology: Christian Democracy^note Centrism

Tim Farron is a relatively new member of the party, who has spent his career advocating for a more liberal Britain focusing on a revitalized economy that would prioritize the environment, easier access for migrants to Britain from across the free world and the legalization of marijuana. Farron has described himself as a centre-left candidate, with many hoping this will once again translate to a loss for the Labour and Independent Labour Party.

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Sarah Olney

Role: Head of State (2014 Liberal Democrats Election - Olney Elected)

Ideology: Centrism

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Jo Swinson

Role: Head of State (2017 Liberal Democrats Election - Swinson Elected)

Ideology: Centrism

Jo Swinson is a well-known face within the party having been a member since she was seventeen. As an advocate for votes at sixteen, Swinson attracts a large portion of the youth vote as well as the vast majority of the women’s vote who see her as an ideal candidate to represent the rights of mothers across Britain.

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Luciana Berger

Role: Head of State (2017 Liberal Democrats Election - Berger Elected)

Ideology: Centrism

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Ed Davey

Role: Head of State (2021 Liberal Democrats Election - Davey Elected)

Ideology: Right-Libertarianism^note Centrism

Ed Davey is a man of the centre-right. Davey is committed to the free-market, deregulation and privatization of vital industries. As the most right-leaning candidate Davey has stated his aims to divide the Conservative Party and siphon votes away from them whilst remaining committed to the Liberal policies the party adheres to.

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Layla Moran

Role: Head of State (2021 Liberal Democrats Election - Moran Elected)

Ideology: Centrism

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Labour Party

The establishment Labour Party hasn’t been in power since the 1984 election under Callaghan. Led by Tony Benn since the 1980s, Labour is hoping to arise like a phoenix from the ashes of the SDP breakaway. Now, they're ready to implement their program of nationalisation and demilitarisation of Britain, while strengthening the British welfare state.

Tony Benn

Role: Head of State (Snap Election - Labour Elected), (2012 Labour Election - Benn Re-Elected)

Ideology: Labourism^note New Democracy

The current leader of the Labour Party will have a motion of no confidence in early 2012.

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Tony Blair

Role: Head of State (2012 Labour Election - Blair Elected)

Ideology: Labour Revisionism^note New Democracy, Social Liberalism^note Liberalism (Potentially)

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Jo Cox

Role: Head of State (2012 Labour Election - Cox Elected)

Ideology: Labourism^note New Democracy

She can run to replace Tony Benn and become Labour’s first female Leader.

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Edward Miliband

Role: Head of State (2012, 2015 Labour Election - Miliband Elected)

Ideology: Labourism^note New Democracy

Ed Miliband will run for Labour Leader in 2012 and then again in the next leadership election.

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Tom Watson

Role: Head of State (2015 Labour Election - Watson Elected)

Ideology: Labour Revisionism^note New Democracy

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Chuck Umunna

Role: Head of State (2019 Labour Election - Umunna Elected)

Ideology: Labour Revisionism^note New Democracy

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Hilary Benn

Role: Head of State (2019 Labour Election - Benn Elected)

Ideology: Labour Revisionism^note New Democracy

The son of the current leader of the Labour Party is widely liked and will try to become Labour Leader in 2019.

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Harriet Harman

Role: Head of State (2019 Labour Election - Harman Elected)

Ideology: New Democracy

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Independent Labour Party

The Independent Labour Party hasn’t been in power since the mid 30s. Formed prior to the mainstream Labour Party, the ILP today represents the furthest left of the democratic political spectrum, with radical ideas for reshaping British politics at home and abroad. Champions of the Republican cause, the ILP has promised a referendum on the British monarchy, as well as restoring the NHS.

Jeremy Corbyn

^{Revolutionary Socialist} 

Role: Head of State (Snap Election - Independent Labour Elected), (2018 Independent Labour Election - Corbyn Re-Elected)

Ideology: European Moderate Socialism^note Moderate Socialism, Orthodox Leninism^note Revolutionary Socialism (Revolutionary Socialist path)

The current leader of independent Labour is a strong republican and is a revolutionary Socialist. He promises a monarchy referendum and a restructuring of the NHS.

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• Chummy Commies: Just like OTL, Corbyn is thought to have Communist sympathies, only cemented more in Red World with a potential tour of Europe.
• Commie Land: If elected he can potentially be removed by the Galloway extremist faction of his own party.
• Crazy Enough to Work: His policies are far from mainstream.
• Demoted to Extra: From the leader of the real Labour Party to a small fringe group.
• The Friend Nobody Likes: If he fails to gain power by 2018, Diane Abbott and Ken Loach will both attempt to coup him.
• Good All Along: The political establishment all believe Corbyn to hold communist sympathies, and fear that if he gains power it will cause a socialist revolution. He is entirely dedicated to democracy, and though him gaining power can lead to a socialist revolution, he's not the one who causes it, and in fact gets tried for treason by the socialists for not being revolutionary enough.
• Landslide Election: The republic referendum won’t even be close, and result in an overwhelming Republican landslide.
• President Evil: After his tour of European cities, other mainstream parties will denounce him as evil and communist which may not be too far from the truth.
• Red Scare: After Owen’s murder by communists, people are terrified of Communists and Corbyn does nothing to ease these fears.
• Spark of the Rebellion: Jeremy Corbyn can take power and turn Britain his own Trotskyist state.
• Utopia Justifies the Means: His reforms are very radical.
• Was It Really Worth It?: Depending on how he handles his tenure as Prime Minister goes, he will most likely be removed by extremists.
• Well-Intentioned Extremist: Regardless of your opinions on Corbyn he doesn’t have bad intentions. But he's a staunch Republican and will use the Queen’s coup on parliament to garner Republican support.

Diane Abbott

Role: Head of State (2018 Independent Labour Election - Abbott Elected)

Ideology: Eco-Socialism^note Moderate Socialism

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Ken Loach

Role: Head of State (2018 Independent Labour Election - Loach Elected)

Ideology: Progressivism^note Moderate Socialism

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Worker’s Revolutionary Party

A Socialist party that is ideologically follows the lines of Revolutionary Socialism. They seek to turn Britain into a Socialist state as well as to forge ties with the American Commonwealth.

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George Galloway

Role: Head of State (Socialists abolish the Monarchy), (1st Workers' Congress Election - Galloway Elected), (Galloway Election - Galloway Re-Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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• Historical Hero Upgrade: Downplayed. The real George Galloway slowly developed reactionary policies similar to National Bolshevism due to his antisemitic behavior, the prevalence of transphobia in British society, exposure to various pro-Putin viewpoints and individuals, as well as due to his work with the socially reactionary Communist Party of Great Britain (Marxist-Leninist), by contrast in-game Galloway can lead a somewhat benevolent isolationist socialist state. However, Galloway can also be played as a ruthless expansionist spreading the Revolution as far as possible and the game acknowledges Galloway's antisemitism and some of his more problematic ideas and allows the player to replace him with someone less socially reactionary.

Ken Livingstone

Role: Head of State (Galloway Election - Livingstone Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Salma Yaqoob

Role: Head of State (Galloway Election - Yaqoob Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Len McClusky

Role: Head of State (1st Workers' Congress Election - McClusky Elected), (McClusky Election - McClusky Re-Elected)

Ideology: Syndicalism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Tim Roache

Role: Head of State (McClusky Election - Roache Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Frances O'Grady

Role: Head of State (McClusky Election - O'Grady Elected)

Ideology: Syndicalism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Paul Nowak

Role: Head of State (McClusky Election - Nowak Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Brendan Barber

Role: Head of State (2nd McClusky Election - Barber Elected)

Ideology: Syndicalism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Dave Prentis

Role: Head of State (2nd McClusky Election - Prentis Elected)

Ideology: Syndicalism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Lindsey German

Role: Head of State (1st Workers' Congress Election - German Elected), (German Election - German Re-Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Murad Qureshi

Role: Head of State (German Election - Qureshi Elected)

Ideology: Syndicalism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Alex Callinicos

Role: Head of State (German Election - Callinicos Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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John Rees

Role: Head of State (2nd German Election - Rees Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Chris Nineham

Role: Head of State (2nd German Election - Nineham Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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John McDonnell

Role: Head of State (1st Workers' Congress Election - McDonnell Elected), (McDonnell Election - McDonnell Re-Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Rebecca Long-Bailey

Role: Head of State (McDonnell Election - Long-Bailey Elected)

Ideology: Revolutionary Socialism

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Hannah Sell

Role: Head of State (McDonnell Election - Sell Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Derrek Hatton

Role: Head of State (McDonnell Election - Hatton Elected)

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Christine Blower

Role: Head of State (2nd McDonnell Election - Blower Elected)

Ideology: Syndicalism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Zarah Sultana

Role: Head of State (2nd McDonnell Election - Sultana Elected)

Ideology: Revolutionary Socialism

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Communist Party of Great Britain

A pro-Soviet party, the CPGB is working to turn the United Kingdom into a Leninist state. They are considered a high threat to British democracy.

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• Dirty Commies: The members of the CPGB are hardcore followers of communism, and will stop at nothing to create a Soviet-style regime.
  • While not confirmed, at least as of yet, it is suspected they, possibly in conjunction with Soviet agents, are behind the assassination of PM David Owen.
• Historical Villain Upgrade: In the real world the CPGB dissolved with the collapse of the Soviet Union and it's sucessor organization the Communist Party of Britain isn't even the most hardline element of the British Marxist-Leninist left, being willing to work with Labour and support a peaceful shift to socialism. Here, they are ruthless Communists willing to violently seize power and potentially execute the entire Royal family to prevent them from gaining support abroad. Justified however in that the Soviet Union is still around and is considerably more hardline than OTL, which may influence more hardline voices within Western Communist parties.
• Ruling Family Massacre: If the Communist path of the focus tree is taken, the CPB will begin a revolution, with its climax being the storming of Buckingham Palace. Elizabeth II and other family members are captured, and there is a choice to banish them from Britain, or have them all executed to prevent any attempts for them to build support abroad and return to reclaim power.

Robert Griffiths

Role: Head of State (Communists storm Buckingham Palace)

Ideology: Neocommunism^note Communism

Originally from Wales, Griffiths has been a long time follower of socialism. His views soon became more radical, and he joined the Communist Party during the early 80s. Following the dissolution of the United States, and the fall of Western Europe to Soviet influence, Griffiths has worked to have Britain follow suit and embrace communism as well. However, the several obstacles remain in his way, including the Royal Family's ambition for power, and the British people remaining strong proponents to democracy.

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Seumas Milne

Role: Head of State (Maoist party coup)

Ideology: Maoism^note Communism

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Zane Carpenter

Role: Head of State (Neo-Brezhnevite party coup)

Ideology: Stalinism^note Communism

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British National Party

A British Ultranationalist party that can come into power through the Right-Wing General Election

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Nick Griffin

Role: Head of State (Right-Wing General Election - British National Party Elected), (British National Party Election - Griffin Re-Elected)

Ideology: Ultranationalism^note Nationalism

The current leader of the British National Party is widely disliked but can be made PM in the Right-Wing general election.

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Richard Barnbrook

Role: Head of State (British National Party Election - Barnbrook Elected), (2017 British National Party Election - Barnbrook Re-Elected)

Ideology: Ultranationalism^note Nationalism

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Robert West

Role: Head of State (2017 British National Party Election - West Elected)

Ideology: Dominion Theology^note Nationalism

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Royal House of Windsor

Elizabeth II

Role: Head of State (Let in the Buckingham Palace)

Ideology: Absolute Monarchy^note Monarchism

After the Assassination of Prime Minister Owen, the Queen will refuse to let Britain fall into political chaos. She, Prince Charles and various other lords will attempt to storm parliament. If successful she will become the greatest British monarch in its history, if not she will become the laughing stock of Britain and if Corbyn reaches power, will be dethroned. She will inevitably pass on 12 February 2018.

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• Cult of Personality: Once secure in her position as the absolute Queen of the United Kingdom, Elizabeth II will build a cult of personality around herself by establishing royal holidays, expanding her powers and reforming the Empire by re-establishing old titles and conquering foreign lands.
• Emergency Authority: With weakened democracy the Queen can grant herself extra powers.
• The Good King: This to some. Whilst Republicans are purged from Britain, her actions are nothing short of tyrannical.
• Historical Villain Upgrade: In real life, she has never expressed interest in dissolving the House of Commons, becoming an absolute monarch, disappearing left wing politicians, or reconquering the British Empire.
• Politically-Active Princess: Will threaten all political parties if the coup succeeds.
• Removing the Rival: Many lefties vanish under Queen Liz.

Charles III

Role: Head of State (Elizabeth II passes away)

Ideology: Absolute Monarchy^note Monarchism

Prince Charles, eldest child of Queen Elizabeth II, is the expected successor to his mother and has been for 58 years. Charles III succeeds his mother to the throne 2018 and depending on how the coup went, will make or break him.Though his ex-wife of good terms dies earlier in the year, he will give blessing to William and Kate’s wedding.

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• Emperor Scientist: IRL Charles is fond of the environment and and big preservationist. In Red World he is implied to have more of a passion by the BNP.
• The Good King: His eulogy states that he leaves behind a great, but brief (4 years) legacy, regardless of how much power he holds.
• Puppet King: If his mother’s coup fails, he will be on best behaviour throughout his reign.

William V

Role: Head of State (Charles III passes away)

Ideology: Absolute Monarchy^note Monarchism

Despite sustaining massive injuries in the car crash that killed his mother, William will engage and marry Kate Middleton and become King in 2022. However he can alternatively be shot in a communist coup.

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• In Spite of a Nail: Despite all the differences in the timeline, he still marries Kate Middleton.
• Modest Royalty: He marries a commoner doesn’t he?

Andrew I

Role: Head of State (Prince Andrew crowned)

Ideology: Absolute Monarchy^note Monarchism

Prince Andrew, Duke of York is the Second son of Queen Elizabeth and if the Communists seize power and execute the royal family, he can be rescued and escorted to Canada and made King in Exile. If the British nobles deem him too controversial, he can be passed aside for his younger brother. His daughters are also alive.

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• Ascended Extra: From a Duke to a King.
• The Leader: Of the remnants of the United Kingdom and former Commonwealth.
• Offered the Crown: Since he is the next in line to the British crown, he is offered the throne, but can be overlooked for his brother.
• Rightful King Returns: If a foreign power invades and puppets Britain, Andrew will be crowned as King Edward IX.
• Unexpected Successor: The royal executions are very unexpected.

Edward IX

Role: Head of State (Prince Edward crowned)

Ideology: Absolute Monarchy^note Monarchism

Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex is the youngest son of Queen Elizabeth and if the Communists seize power and execute the royal family, he, his wife Sophie and children, can be rescued and escorted to Canada. If the British nobles deem Prince Andrew too controversial, he can be crowned King.

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• Ascended Extra: From an Earl to a King.
• The Good King: Viewed as this by many exiled elites in comparison to his elder brother and the potentially stained reputation of his mother.
• Offered the Crown: Since he is charismatic, has a surviving family and is uncontroversial, Prince Edward can be given the crown if his eldest surviving brother Andrew is forced aside, even though he is Queen Elizabeth's youngest son.
• Reasonable Authority Figure: Unlike his elder brother Andrew, Edward is viewed as a more suitable figure by the exiled British Elite.
• Rightful King Returns: If a foreign power invades and puppets Britain, Edward will be crowned regardless.
• Unexpected Successor: As the youngest son, Edward never expects himself to succeed his mother unless his elder brothers gives way.

Britain First

A fringe Fascist party with no support in Britain. Wants to turn Britain into a Fascist state but can not do so unless the Right-Wing general election comes into play.

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Paul Golding

Role: Head of State (Right-Wing General Election - Britain First Elected)

Ideology: Fascism

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Phoenix Front

An elusive party run by Nazis, comes out of nowhere in the Right-Wing General Election and if their popularity skyrockets to the point of being elected, they unleash an absolute nightmare on Britain.

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Theresa Brasier

Role: Head of State (Right-Wing General Election - Phoenix Front Elected)

Ideology: National Socialism^note Fascism

A former front Bencher of the Conservative Party. She split off and formed her own Nazi Party.

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• Historical Villain Upgrade: Theresa May is a rather disliked politician in real life, but she's not literally a Nazi who bombed parliament and created concentration camps.
• No Celebrities Were Harmed: Theresa May’s maiden name was Brasier. The idea of making her an unmarried Christian Nationalist, even at the start, could just be a way of distinguishing her Nazi ideology in RW from her OTL counterpart.
• Walking Spoiler: It's difficult to talk about Theresa Brasier without revealing that she turns Britain into a Nazi dictatorship if she gains power.
• Whole-Plot Reference: Britain under Brasier and the Phoenix Front is almost identical to Britain under the Norsefire Party in V for Vendetta, including both government's adherence to a brand of Christian Fascism and their extermination of undesirable citizens

British Breakaway States

Socialist Republic of Scotland

Official Name: Socialist Republic of Scotland, Union of Scotland (Communist), People's Socialist Republic of Scotland (National Bolshevik), Republic of Scotland (Democratic/Nationalist), Kingdom of Scotland (Monarchist), Scottish Free State (Fascist)

Ruling Party: Solidarity – Scotland's Socialist Movement

Ideology: Revolutionary Socialism

If Britain has a Socialist Revolution, they'll have the option to turn Britain into a Unitary state, Federation or Confederation. If Britain turns into a Confederation, then Britain will release both Scotland and Wales as independent but puppeted states.

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Alex Salmond

Role: Head of State (Britain becomes Socialist, Britain turns into a Confederation)

Party: Solidarity – Scotland's Socialist Movement

Ideology: Revolutionary Socialism

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Socialist Republic of Wales

Official Name: Socialist Republic of Wales, Welsh Union (Communist/National Bolshevik), Republic of Wales (Democratic/Nationalist), Principality of Wales (Monarchist), State of Wales (Fascist)

Ruling Party: Socialist Party of Wales

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

If Britain has a Socialist Revolution, they'll have the option to turn Britain into a Unitary state, Federation or Confederation. If Britain turns into a Confederation, then Britain will release both Scotland and Wales as independent but puppeted states.

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Alan Woods

Role: Head of State (Britain becomes Socialist, Britain turns into a Confederation)

Party: Socialist Party of Wales

Ideology: Trotskyism^note Revolutionary Socialism

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Ireland

Ireland

Official Name: Ireland, Kingdom of Ireland (Monarchist)

Ruling Party: Reuna Ireland

Ideology: Christian Right^note National Conservatism

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John Leahy

Role: Head of State

Party: Reuna Ireland

Ideology: Christian Right^note National Conservatism

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Gerry Adams

Role: Head of State (Released by a Moderate Socialist country)

Party: Solidarity Movement

Ideology: Democratic Socialism^note Moderate Socialism

A popular politician for his work during the peace process in the 1990s, Gerry Adams continues to lead the fight against poverty and economic inequality.

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Ulster

Official Name: Condominium of Ulster, Workers' Republic of Ulster (Revolutionary Socialist/Communist), State of Ulster (National Bolshevik), Kingdom of Ulster (Monarchist), Supreme Ulster Republic (Fascist)

Ruling Party: Coalition of Irish Voices

Ideology: Centrism

In a last ditch effort to bring an end to the civil conflict, the United Kingdom and Ireland agreed to grant Ulster autonomy, with a power sharing agreement between the two countries. Furthermore, the local government would consist of Irish nationalists, British unionists, and the non-sectarian parties classified as Others.

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• Western Terrorists: For nearly three decades, Ulster (known as Northern Ireland at the time) was in the midst of a conflict between Irish Republican paramilitaries and British Loyalist/Unionist paramilitaries. Both sides engaged in bombing campaigns, shootings, and other acts of violence against each other, the British military, and even themselves as a result of infighting and rivalry between the various number of Republican and Loyalist groups.

Unity Government

Role: Head of State

Party: Coalition of Irish Voices

Ideology: Centrism

In-Game Biography: ^{Click to Show} The Unity Government of the Condominium of Ulster was established on 25 December 1984 as part of the Christmas Day Agreement. It was designed as a consociationalist government in order to allow power-sharing between the two major sectarian groups of Northern Ireland, the nationalists and the unionists. The government is a diarchy headed by two co-prime ministers with equal executive power, each elected by their community to ensure the equal representation of both. According to the terms of the agreement, the government is beholden to the Parliament of Ulster, which is elected by the people, and all parties elected to the parliament must be allowed representation in the government. This clause has been called into question many times, as some parties have outright refused to participate. The government is also beholden to the Council of Ulster, which is chaired by representatives of both the British and Irish governments, as well as the condominium’s two co-chiefs of state, the President of Ireland and the Monarch of the United Kingdom. As with all compromises, the unity government has left many dissatisfied. It has been accused of being inefficient, as the power-sharing makes passing laws with a simple majority almost impossible. It has also been the subject of many controversies, most recently the election of a new government in 2009. With negotiations stalling for months and both sides threatening to withdraw support for the Christmas Day Agreement, many are doubting whether the unity government will survive into the new decade.

A coalition of parties working under a power share model of government. This was done in order to ease tensions between the republicans and unionists.

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• The Alliance: The Unity Government is not a political party, but a collective of parties. It includes Nationalist, Unionist, and Non-partisan parties. While they disagree on the issue of Northern Ireland's status, they are committed to maintaining peace in the country through cooperation and compromise.

Martin McGuinness

Role: Head of State (Released by a Moderate Socialist country)

Party: Sinn Féin

Ideology: Democratic Socialism^note Moderate Socialism

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• The Atoner: McGuinness is wanting to put his past in the Provisional IRA behind him, now committed to the Republican cause through political and diplomatic means.
• Not What I Signed Up For: McGuinness left the Provisional IRA and abandoned the ideology of Physical Force Irish Republicanism due to the increasingly violent tactics of the republican paramilitaries.

Ian Paisley

Role: Head of State (Released by a Nationalist country)

Party: Democratic Unionist Party

Ideology: Nationalism

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• Preacher Man: Paisley is Protestant evangelical preacher turned political leader. He is well known for his booming voice in parliament, and his charisma, which he used to rally people to the Unionist cause.