Albion and Empire - A (very) British Victoria II (NWO) Interactive AAR

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Hornesby volunteers to campaign on the behalf Tory candidates in marginal seats across Britain, as one of the most important elections in British history commences. This time he is campaigning in a seat in the Midlands which had been hit hard by the IDA and Labour economic mismanagement.

My fellow Britons,

I am here to talk to you about the failed leadership of Labour over the last three years, which has proven disastrous for so many across Britain, including many of you who have decided to come here today to hear me speak. I can tell you right now that the direction that we have been going in under the Monaghan government has been the wrong direction. You may have heard Labourites tell you that what they are doing is for the poor, that the Conservative Party only serves the rich and wealthy and doesn't care about the British people. Well, I can tell you right now that is not true, not one bit. We care more about the British people than Labour has. We would not let unfettered idealism and radicalism dictate our policies and would not cause countless number of Britons suffer in pursuit of misguided ideals about how the British economy should work. We would not pull the rug from under the economy and watch it crash and burn as only some Britons, not all, benefited. And we would certainly not try to pit Briton against Briton, turn this into a fight between the rich and the poor, the haves and have nots, when such a conflict is not necessary. The Conservative Party is a party for all Britons, not just a few, a party that will lead this country with pragmatism and sensibility, recognizing what the consequences of our actions will have for all Britons, not just the ones who vote for us. I do believe our party is one that can mend what has been destroyed under the recklessness and ineptitude of Labour and return Britain to reasonable and sound leadership.

I want ask you right now, though, what has happened to the middle? Labour keeps speaking about helping the poor while painting us as the party of the rich and privileged, yet they do not mention the people who have been most adversely affected by their policies, those of the middle class. How can they say they represent the British people when they omit a large portion of them that do not fit into their idea of class conflict, of the rich against the poor? The people who they put out of work in their disastrous crusade to transform the economy. I'll tell you right now that the Conservative Party will not forget the middle class. We know how much the middle class has suffered under this Labour government, how many have been laid off because Labour's attack on the private sector. That is why we want to bring jobs back to Britain, to bring corporations back, to bring prosperity back. We want to ensure that all Britons have a good paying job, not just a few. But if we return back to the disastrous policies of Labour, that is what we will have. That is why we must reject Labour, and bring the Conservatives into government so that we can have economic growth that benefits everyone and have a party in power that cares about the British people, not ideological goals. What we need right now, more than anything, in stability, both economic and political. That is something that Labour cannot bring, as the chaos of the past few years have shown. The Conservative Party is the only party that can lead Britain forward from Labour's blunders and incompetence and that is why you should vote for it on Election Day.

Vote for a prosperous and stable Britain! Vote Conservative!

~ Arthur Hornesby, Conservative Candidate for Hertford

 

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[loup99]

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((Doesn't give much if you want to win IC if I understood things correctly.))

 

[99KingHigh]

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((Originally made posters typically count for about one medium-sized IC.))

 

[Qwerty7]

"My friends and constituents,

I would like to begin by saying this. Whatever else you may say about me, I will say this: I am a man of my word. The Labour Party went into this parliamentary session promising to fundamentally transform the British economy in favor of the working class, and we have done just that. And no matter how much Tory propaganda may be disseminated, I stand by that as a genuinely transformative accomplishment and one that has been good for Britain. Just think that not three years ago, most families had essentially no household wealth. We have solved that problem in a single stroke. We pushed the bounds of the possible in our democratic society. And we have done so not just in the economic realm, but in the social realm as well. We have made illegal discrimination based on race and on sex, such that no Briton must fear loss of livelihood based on who their are and the bigotries of their employer. The Tories would like you to forget this, and would like to paint a version of history in which the only voices that matter are the posh and the privileged, who cry rivers of tears that they will no longer be able to afford a second yacht. Humbug, I say to them. I implore you, do not fall for silver-tongued Tory deputies promising beautiful reaction. They have no idea what they want to do or how they want to do it, just that they will wave their hands, conduct some sorcery and bring forth prosperity!

Labour is a cut above such scaremongering and economic hogwash. Labour has, ever since 1945, been a party of ideas. We will continue granting economic power to the poor through redistribution, as well as introducing a credit-management organization that all people will be able to access and bring financial power back into the hands of the people. We will continue to help forward the labour movement and restore the protections denied to workers by Tory backstabbing. And I can promise you this: we will not use dirty tricks to take money from the poor and give it to the rich without popular consent! The next time a Tory comes up to you and starts talking about his vision of fair play, ask him what's fair about sneaking in massively regressive acts through the backdoor on the eve of an election! All the Conservative Party has to offer you is a platform of lies, while Labour has a platform of ideas. I implore you to choose the latter on Election Day."

- Alistair Monaghan MP

Clarence D. Abel, among a lively throng of his constituents, responds to the Prime Minister. The speech is broadcasted on radio stations...

"Has anyone heard the Prime Minister's latest speech? Yes, it truly shows just out-of-touch and delusional the Labour Party is. He declares that, no matter what one​

might think of him, that he is a man of his word. He essentially says 'Ignore all the suffering caused by my government. Ignore all the ferocious attacks on freedom which she hath sustained. Ignore our ignorance of the dissent being brewed in that adjacent island of ours, one Island of Emerald. But do not even countenance the thought that I have strayed from my promises, for I hath fulfilled every last one of them.'

*Abel waves his hands about in the air before clutching the podium again* ​

It's ridiculous and delusional! The British people do not care much that you have stuck by your word. They only care that your word has bankrupted this nation and ​

caused immeasurable levels of ruin. I have stuck by my word in Parliament, may you not make me Prime Minister?

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*The audience roars with laughter followed by applause*​

The Prime Minister urges his audience to think, surprising coming from the father of the IDA, that "not three years ago, most families had essentially no household ​

wealth." And he's right. Indeed, three years ago most families essentially had no household wealth. Three years later...even more families have no household wealth! Labour has kept by their promise! Going even further, he declares the virtual end of racialism under his government in only three years! Yes, no longer will one race lay in poverty while another lives as kings, now everyone lays in poverty!

The Prime Minister goes on and accuses the Conservative Party of only caring about the "posh and privileged" being able to "afford a second yacht." Indeed, as the ​

Prime Minister, the Labour Party is above "scaremongering" as this accusation clearly shows. Nay, the Labour Party is a party of ideas, whatever that means, and not a party of "scaremongering and economic hogwash." The Conservatives are a party of "lies" and the Labour Party is a party of "ideas" which will lead Britain into a new era, an era free from freedom, economic stability, and sense!

Now, the silliness of the Prime Minister's logic aside, how can one possibly vote the Labour Party when their leader possesses such hypocrisy, scaremongering, and ​

ignorance. They must truly live in their own world if they are so unaware of what they are saying.

~ Clarence D. Abel, Conservative Candidate for Beckenham

 

[TheHatMan98]

"My fellow Englishmen, we stand on the edge of what could be the most important election in hour long history. The workers of the these islands have lived lives of peace and unshakable rights and liberties, thanks to the Labour Party and its work in government. Protected from the threats of the Conservative's Free Market dogma and the cruel, underhanded work done by their custodian masters, by the work of this government and brothers-in-arms, the trade unions, the poor and working men and women of this country have come into their own through the Industrial Democracy Act.

However, this seems set to change. Mr Ryley has declared war upon the poor. His repeal of the Industrial Democracy Act has triggered the most dangerous crisis in the history of the Labour movement. A Conservative victory will give Ryley the chance to sweep away workers rights to a point never before imagined. Every single Englishmen is set to loose everything from a Tory victory in this election. The battle before us may seem impossible and no doubt there are many who believe it cannot be fought nor won. Yet fight we shall and win we must.

I can tell you that as Minister for Employment and Labour in this government, Industry has boomed in this country and those at the very bottom of our society have been lifted up by the Industrial Democracy Act. Its repeal has brought this to a shuddering halt and now threatens to place our industry into a decline from which it will not recover and shall only be sped up by the lazier-faire policies forwarded by Mr Ryley. In return for smashing the power of those private, backwards, bohemians at the head of this country's industrial power, Ryley shall destroy all the proud centres of work in Britain, in an explosion of privatisation that will undermine manufacturing and industrial jobs across the whole of the United Kingdom. It will be the single greatest act of spite in human history.

Now, should be the directive of the working class of Britain to use all their powers and energy to stop a Tory victory and protect their livelihoods. Demonstrate the true power of the working class, brothers and sisters: Vote Labour!"
- John Epping, MP for Redcar, Secretary of State for Employment, Productivity and Labour​

 

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Interviewer: Good evening and welcome to BBC News at Ten. Britain is gearing up for yet another election season following the fall of the controversial Monaghan government, whose Industrial Democracy Act has been repealed following stiff opposition in Parliament from Tories and Liberals as well as abstention from the Labour right. Here with us now to discuss this and the election campaign is Arthur Hornesby, currently the Conservative candidate for the seat of Hertford and Shadow Education Secretary. Welcome, Mr. Hornesby.

Hornesby: Thank you for having me on.

Interviewer: So, since the repeal of the IDA is what has started this election campaign, I would like to ask you what is your opinion of this act.

Hornesby: The IDA was a terrible piece of legislation that exemplified the rampant idealism and radical socialism that has pervaded the Labour Party since Monaghan took over as its leader in '64. I mean, forcing corporations with more than 60 employees to be owned by all of them was a recipe for economic disaster. And we saw that with the bankruptcy of numerous companies, the corporate exodus from Britain, and the downsizing of those companies that remained, all of which decimated the middle class. This not only affected financial institutions such as banks but also automobile manufacturers, agricultural firms, chemical companies, oil companies, supermarket chains, and food processing companies, to name a few. It completely decimated our private sector and all of our home-grown companies while forcing all of them that stayed onto government subsidies to survive. I cannot fathom how Labour would throw the livelihoods of millions of Britons away so that they could launch their radical crusade to destroy the market economy once and for all.

Interviewer: Are you saying that Labour has become too radical for the British people?

Hornesby: Yes, I am. Look at what has happened to the Communist Party. Labour is so radical that they have caused the communists to split and question whether they should continue to support the Soviet Union or latch onto Labour's radical brand of socialism instead by abandoning their support for the Soviets. This would have never happened had Labour continued the moderate policies of Bennett instead of adopting the radical socialism and borderline communism of Monaghan, who has led the Labour ship to the far left reaches of British politics since he became leader. Under Labour leadership Britain has not only experienced incredible economic chaos and upheaval but has shown timidity on the foreign stage and a penchant for speaking against communism rather than acting against it. And this does not take into account their international ineptitude and inability to defend British interests as shown by their complete surrender of Cyprus without even talking to our American allies. Truly Labour has made a mess of things both domestically and internationally.

Interviewer: What would have the Tories done differently had they been in power?

Hornesby: Well, we certainly would not have wrecked the economy.

Hornesby and Interviewer chuckle.

But, to be honest, I think we would have seen continued economic growth and expansion across all sectors of the economy, not just industry. The only reason the economy has been terrible the last few years is because of Labour and the IDA, as I have previously discussed. Should we have been in power I am confident Britain's economy would be doing well and there would not be such high unemployment in the middle class as there is now. When it comes to foreign affairs, I am certain that we would have had a key role in the resolution of the Cyprus Incident and would have done more to represent British interests on the island rather than completely allowing our American allies to dictate the situation. Whether or not the resolution would be the same, I cannot say, although I doubt we would have so easily surrendered the island. At the same time, we would have more aggressively asserted British interests elsewhere, such as in Africa and Yemen.

Interviewer: And what about Burma?

Hornesby: Now that is a tricky situation. The Burmese War has become so unpopular in the States that it is essentially toxic to discuss anything about us having been involved in it. But I do believe that, under Tory leadership, we would probably have taken a more substantial role in the early days of the conflict, perhaps dedicating a limited number of troops to the conflict. I cannot say, though, whether the conflict would have gone any better with our involvement. I do believe, though, that we would have not participated in the troop surge that the US launched and, more likely than not, would have withdrawn from the conflict once it became clear that we would be putting too many British lives at stake in a purely American conflict.

Interviewer: Interesting. Now, I suggest we turn to the present election campaign. Why do you think that the Conservative Party is better for Britain than Labour?

Hornesby: I think that Labour has thoroughly demonstrated in the last few years that they are incapable of managing Britain without plunging us into chaos and instability and damaging our prestige internationally. What the Conservative Party represents is a return to pragmatic and sensible leadership, leadership in which the British people are put above ideological interests. Now I keep hearing Labourites talk about how Conservatives are waging a war on the poor by repealing the IDA. I think that is completely false and untrue. We are waging a war on radical and destructive policies, which have torn Britain asunder and brought our economy to the edge of communism. I mean, look at how much crime has increased under the Monaghan government. I do not think it is any coincidence that this rise in crime corresponds to the passage of the IDA and its subsequent impact on our economy. And I do believe the passage of our amended Bill of Labour Rights, which repealed the old one passed by Labour but kept some of the most reasonable parts, shows that we are not hostile to the interests of the poor but rather wish to not put union interests above those of other Britons and want to ensure that the British economy remains healthy and competitive. I think the fact that Labourites have neglected to speak about the effects of the IDA on the middle class shows how narrow their interests truly are. The Conservative Party is the only party that will represent all Britons, not just some.

Interviewer: Well, that is all the time we have. Thank you for being here with us, Mr. Hornesby.

Hornesby: It has been a pleasure.

Interviewer: Now, moving on to America and President Goldwater's first few months....

 

[Qwerty7]

Clarence D. Abel is stopped by a reporter asking for his thoughts on the Secretary of State for Employment's recent remarks...

"Once again the Labour Party has resorted to 'scaremongering' as the Prime Minister will have it. Mister Ryley has never declared war on the poor, nor does he ever intend to do so. It's preposterous to think that "every single Englishmen is set to lose everything from a Tory victory" as the Secretary of Employment asserts. The Labour Party has, during this campaign, decided to avoid the issues and simply scaremonger the people into thinking that Ryley is the boogeyman out to steal from poor and give to the rich. How can we have any reasonable debate at all when the Labour Party continues to have unwavering belief in this image of Mister Ryley.

Furthermore, the Secretary of State of Employment seems to have been misled incredibly, thinking that industry has somehow boomed in Britain. I would like the Secretary of Employment to provide me with his definition of a boom, because the markets crashing and foreign businesses fleeing the nation does not sound like a boom to me.

And the Secretary of Employment ends his speech with, unsurprisingly, even more scaremongering when he declares that privatization would be the "single greatest act of spite in human history." Absolute rubbish is what I say to that. Ryley does not intend to privatize everything in this nation, no, the Secretary of Employment ought to read into Mister Ryley's statements before making such erroneous declarations."

~ Clarence D. Abel, Conservative Candidate for Beckenham

 

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[sealy300]

Liberal Itinerary:

Exeter and Plymouth: South-West Liberalism; Continuing our Work for you in Westminster
Bristol: Our Cities, Our Mayors; The time for local devolution
Kent: Our Promise; Reconstructing the English Coast
Westminster: Our Lords, Our Time: The announcement of the Liberal Party List
South London: Between a dark forest of blue and a thorned garden of roses; The rise of Urban Liberalism
North London and the Home counties: The true farmers' party cometh; building Jerusalem through agriculture
Oxford, King's College and Cambridge SUs: Born from Enlightenment: Progressivism and education
Marsden: Holding out fort; Liberalism for the North
Cardiff: The Dragon Roars once more; Giving power to the Welsh people
Harlech: Mae'r ddraig yn rhuo unwaith eto; rhoi pŵer i'r Cymry
Belfast: An option for the end; bringing a sustainable peace for Northern Ireland
Edinburgh: Four a Scots' land; Local pow'h'ar aund citye devolushun
Inverness: Powar tae tha peeple; givan powar tuo tha peeple tae maek Scotland strongar, togethar​

 

[Firehound15]

Welsh Speaking Tour

Monmouth
Pembrokeshire
Cardiff
Wrexham​

Now, I'm sure each one of you is aware of what this Labour government has done for you, you are. I'm sure you're familiar with the how our Prime Minister has placed his ideals before your jobs. Prior to the passage of this Government's trademark position, we didn't see a miraculous industrial revolution - we saw the excesses of undemocratic socialist policy.

We have now met the conclusion of three years of economic disaster, and, despite what I understand to be their claim that they have supported workers' rights throughout their administration, there's a reality that Mr. Monaghan doesn't seem to quite understand: that there is no value in workers' rights if there are no workers left to have rights!

I will concede that certain governments of the past have failed to realize the importance of legitimate employment for British citizens, but I promise each and every one here that this Conservative Party will never cut subsidies at the cost of employment for honest, hard-working Britons. And I make that promise as a fellow Welshman, I do.

 

[Dadarian]

PRIVATE EYE



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JANUARY 1969 — TENPENCE
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
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The Man Behind Comrade Ida!

For some reason, when we sent out an invitation to the Prime Minister inviting him to our dungeon of free speech, he agreed. Leave it be that we ran around like headless chickens trying to magic an interview room together out of Bradley's old office. Considering no one particularly liked Bradley, his new assignment of "Water-closet Manager" was well received within the Eye. We eventually managed to pull together something that made us look less like homeless wretches, which is when the Prime Minister's Chief of Security walked in. After surveying the state of the Eye, I am pretty sure he cried dark red Labour tears. Regardless, the man himself, Comrade Minister Morgan walked into our office, sat down and looked me in the face.

I was not scared, but I did pee a little.

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Arthur Burr-Hewitt (ABH): "Today, we here at the Eye have the unique opportunity to interview most likely the most important man in Great Britain. Ladies, Gentleman, not-so-dedicated readers of this fine paper, I introduce today Prime Minister Alex Morgan Alistar Monaghan!"

[Imagine people clapping politely here]

Prime Minister Alistar Monaghan (AM): "As a loyal reader of the Eye, believe it or not, it's a pleasure to be here, Mr. Burr-Hewitt."

ABH: "Thank you Mr. Prime Minister, I'm glad my excess of talent is appreciated by someone other than myself. I shall begin with a simple question: 'Are you, as of now, happy with what has occurred as a result of the implementation of Comrade Ida?'"

AM: "I think that what has so often gone unsaid in the halls of power and the lowlands is what the Act has done for the poor and working-class populace of Britain. We, in a single stroke, have totally turned the labour market on its head. I do not know of another government in Britain, or indeed the world, that has done so much to improve the lot of the poor and the working class in a single stroke. Now, against the advice of my KGB handlers, I am a practicing Christian. I truly believe that what we do for the least of us, we do for God. It is not just a matter of politics but a moral imperative that we work decisively to improve the lot in life of those of us with least, those of us who are the most oppressed, and those of us who suffer the most from the vagaries of modern capitalism. I do believe that the Industrial Democracy Act has made great strides in that direction.

Now I do believe there is more we can do to help the middle class integrate into these new economic paradigms, and I implore you and your fellow journalists to keep a close eye on Parliament. However, I think that now is a time for making adjustments, not backing down. I do believe that the IDA has been good for Britain, regardless of what the columnists over at the Sun might say."

ABH: "Ah, I see. Comrade Ida, like all things, was formed with the best intentions at heart. It is truly a noble endevour to see every poor man and woman in Britain have a job in which they can complain about around the dinner table.

That said however, I wish to delve a little deeper into the specifics, if you do not mind of course. Comrade Ida, and it's affiliated Soviets (to use the term the Sun appreciates all too well), is financed via tax dollars. By this I mean that all struggling industries are kept afloat through the generous application of government subsidies. Is this correct?"

AM: "Well, to be specific, businesses that might otherwise be unable to afford collectivization are compensated for the cost of giving their workers shares, essentially. It's not entirely dissimilar to compensated selling of stock. That isn't quite the same thing as a subsidy, but in layman's terms, you could think of it as one, yes. And of course, like most government expenditures, these funds are raised through taxation. Now some publications have referred to nationalized industries like British Rail as being "subsidized," so it's a bit of a nebulous term, but you could basically say that, yes."

ABH: "I guess this is an appropriate time as ever to explain that neither I, nor much of our readership, have degrees in economics. Thusly, all discussion of that nature will be conducted in layman's terms.

I appreciate your candor on the matter Mr. Prime Minister. However I must continue in this line of questioning. With so many businesses being paid by what is essentially a subsidy, this means that the nation's budget has ballooned tremendously. Thus, I assume your government, if given a new mandate by the people, will raise taxes on all in order to pay for these subsidies. Is this assumption correct?"

AM: "We will return tax rates to a more normal level compared to the slash-and-burn budgets of the Jacobs administration, yes, but I can assure you that the net tax burden on the poor and middle classes will either fall or remain constant as we do so."

ABH: "Ah. That is not an answer to what I said, but I do like the direction we are taking. Mr. Prime Minister, how do you plan to pay for the growing subsidies without raising taxes on the poor and middle class?"

AM: "I apologize for my verbosity. In sum, taxes will not rise above their pre-Jacobs administration rates for the poor or middle class. This does imply a net increase from their current, historically low, values. For all but the top percentile of middle class families, however, benefits such as the IDA, NHS reforms and our efforts to boost the minimum wage will result in a net increase, not decrease, in household wealth."

ABH: "So what you are saying, in short, there will be a tax hike for all Britons. Furthermore, what you are saying is that every poor person in Britain, under the guise of Comrade Ida, will be given a job paid for by the state. Comrade Ida will, in turn, be paid for by rising taxes on all Britons. Thusly state money will be circulated throughout the economy, almost predominantly due to the massive size of the Comrade Ida program. Am I correct here Mr. Prime Minister?"

AM: "So to hopefully clarify what you're saying, we are using government funds to provide jobs and benefits to the poor, who then return money into society by working, which is then collected by the government, and so on. That's called wealth redistribution Mr. Burr-Hewitt, and it's been a major platform plank of the Labour and Liberal parties for most of the twentieth century (and even the Tories on occasion). In light of that, yes, you're correct."

ABH: "Very true, although never conducted in such a radical extent before your Ministry. However, are you afraid that this monumental governmental monopoly on employement might force out private business from the United Kingdom and reduce the job market solely to jobs in the public sphere?"

AM: "I think the best evidence against that fear lies in our economic statistics themselves. Despite limited capital flight, most major private industries in Britain have stayed in the country and complied properly with the regulations. They know that Britain has a large base of well-educated, competent workers that cannot easily be replaced by moving abroad, and so it makes more sense to stay at home."

ABH: "Ah, that is a very confident statement Mr. Prime Minister. One last question before you go. Do you wish your career to be defined by Comrade Ida and her impact on Britain?"

AM: "Ah, yes, legacy, that eternal concern of politicians. There has been much that my government has been able to accomplish other than the IDA, such as providing better healthcare to all Britons, battling discrimination and enshrining labour rights into law. As important as collectivization has been, I'd like it to be seen not in isolation, to be worshipped or condemned, but as part of a strong, concerted effort to bring economic and social power to those who have been deprived of it for, indeed, most of human history. It is our efforts to change the dynamics of economic power, taken as a whole, that I would like to be remembered for."

ABH: "Thank you very much for your co-operation and clear language. I assume that the Marrites will be disappointed you didn't speak as if trying to win a sixth form debate. Nevertheless, it has been a pleasure and an honour. Thank you Mr. Prime Minister."​

 

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The following poster appears in marginal seats across Britain in response to the Private Eye's interview with Monaghan and the sarcastic implication that he is a Soviet puppet as well as Labour's borderline communist policies.

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[Bioiron]

Independent Labour Publications

Kirk's Active Campaign Tour

In cooperation with Independent Labour Publications, the Honorable MP for Hampstead, J.C. Kirk will be embarking a campaign tour that'll see him all over the British isles different from a regular campaign tour, it will be active, dynamic and relative to the flow of rhetoric throughout the campaign season. J.C. Kirk will be travelling and responding to the arguments against the Labour party from competing campaigns at Labour rallies, within their own constituencies. Along the way he will also be giving indoor speeches to professional organizations all over Britain, outlining Labour policies and the arguments for them. We are exited to play a role in Helping J.C. Kirk fight for a strong Labour majority government and from that, a better, fairer Britain.​

 

[99KingHigh]

Rising Tides​

While Great Britain tumbled into electoral madness, Northern Ireland's descent into political violence continued to spiral out of control. In mid-March, there were a number of explosions at electricity substations in Castlereagh, East Belfast immediately following the arrest of Ian Paisley and Ronald Bunting for conducting an illegal anti-Catholic protest the previous fall. The explosions resulted in a sizable blackout that engulfed a significant portion of Belfast and inflicted nearly £500,000 worth of damage. The incident was initially blamed on the then-defunct Irish Republican Army, although later reports challenged this early interpretation and shuffled partial blame onto the Ulster Volunteer Force (UVF) and the Ulster Protestant Volunteers (UPV). Catholic nationalists believed the paramilitary protestants were determined to destabilize Baron O'Neil's governance and abruptly end the reforms. Two weeks later, a second bomb was detonated at a water installation at Dunadry, County Athrim, which served as the primary water supply to Belfast. The attack on predominantly Catholic-Nationalist neighborhoods spurned support for Lorcan Callaghan - a former leader of Popular Democracy and a 'Unity' candidate for Mid-Ulster. In the April 17th by-election, Callaghan became the first 'independent' MP for Northern Ireland, and the first Westminster independent since the formalization of the United British People’s Party. Callaghan's election sparked clashes in the Bogside, where NICRA marchers, Loyalists, and Royal Ulster Constabulary clashed after RUC officers stormed the house of uninvolved Samuel Devenney. Devenny, who had not been involved in previous disturbances, was supposedly beaten with batons and suffered an (eventually) fatal heart attack. The following day, another explosion in Silent Valley silenced the rioters, blocking all water supplies to Belfast, whie simultaneous chargers were detonated at an energy pylon in Kilmore. Spooked by the recent occurrences, and unaware that the detonations had likely been planted by the UFV and the UPV, the Stormont UUP voted 28 to 22 to introduce universal adult suffrage in local government elections in Northern Ireland. The demand for 'one man, one vote,' which had been one of the most powerful slogans of the civil rights movement, was finally satisfied. But the move proved extraordinary controversial, prompting the public resignation of Agriculture Minister James Chichester-Clark and Protestant disaffection with O'Neil.

Baron O'Neill (left) and James Chichester-Clark (right).
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Under immense pressure from hardline Unionists, O'Neill's position became unsustainable. Two more explosions - both outside Lough Neagh - shuttered off the water supplies into the city for the second time. The widespread belief that the Irish Republican Army had reappeared with a vengeance sapped O'Neill's strength. Unable to regain the confidence of the Unionist Party, Terence O'Neill resigned the premiership of Northern Ireland. Two days later,

James Chichester-Clark was elected as leader, announcing to the public (amidst widespread skepticism) that he would continue the reforms began by his predecessor.

 

[Bioiron]

J.C. Kirk At Labour Rally in Hertford

Hello, Fellow British Working Men and Women,

The Rt. Honorable Arthur Hornesby, who purports to represent the working people of this here constituency, made ridiculous attacks on Labour policy. In particular, he attakced the IDA, calling it radical and reckless. Now those are not words I'd levy against the People of this great nation, who, by and large voted for Labour on this policy 3 Years ago.

You the working people, know very well that Labour's policies, the IDA included, you receive better pay more secure pay and better control over your working conditions than wver before. British industry thrives thanks to Labour policies, despite the attempts of sabotage by the absentee owner capitalist class.

The Tories attempt to speak to Britain about their managing the economy. But we should all ask ourselves, what Tories mean when they say that they manage the economy, while they preach non intervention by the government in industry and management not by the qualified and hard working, but by the capitalist class, for them and themselves alone. They are in fact, letting slip the fact, that the Tories and the absentee owner class are one and the same. They do not intend to use the instruments of government to protect you from exploitation, as they are the exploiters. They can't protect your labour rights as they are the infringers, they can not bring you to reap the benefits of industrial growth, because they reap the working classes.

What Labour is interested in and always been interested in, is stewardship of the economy, so that the productive classes, qualified and hard working, can manage it themselves and their own affairs, free from the poisonous grip of the absentee owner capitalist class.

I repeat a call to ye fellow Brits, from Hertford and beyond, to Vote Labour!

 

[EasternBloc]

White Flags over the Empire

A 1969 Liberal election poem​

With a good eye, you can see afar,
The policies of Monaghan and Marr.

We don't need Cyprus, or to fight the Turks,
We see now this foreign policy has no perks.

Forget Aden, that place is too sandy,
I'm sure for Russia it will come quite handy.

Now Labour wants you to listen, if you please,
Because we’ve just allowed communism for the Burmese.

Next could be Falklands, or maybe Hong Kong,
Rest assured though, it certainly won’t be long.

Yes, the world today is becoming very scary,
As Britain's the next target of President Barry.

A government for good, one to inspire,
For the death of the economy and also the Empire.

With cuts on military and our troops pulled back,
Whose that lowering the Union Jack?

So between the Imperial Tories,
Whom wouldn’t mind more territories.

And the Labour government, with no right to gloat,
On Election Day, give the Liberals your vote!

 

[Bioiron]

J.C. Kirk At Labour Rally in North Cornwall

Hello, Fellow English Working Men and Women,

The Liberals of North Cornwall, Say this election, of all British elections, is one of the most critical of all to date. Beyond that however, you'd be hard pressed to find too much accuracy in their rhetoric beyond this.

The Liberals speak of unstable governments, of Tory and Labour, entirely without context of the truth. Yes we've had two elections in the span of 5 years, but it is ridiculous for the Liberals, to attempt to lift themselves above this. The truth is and has long been, that governments have long dealt with Liberal ransom holding, in order to stay aloft. Labour won the preceding election, on a strong manifesto for the productive classes and the Liberals offered coalition.

But when the time came to vote, to fill the obligations we have to British democracy, to keep the promises of which we were elected to implement, the Liberal party fought to undermine us. This small minority, has fought to hold the process of democracy hostage in order to force an agenda with minimal support, by a party that doesn't even attempt to run candidates nationwide. We resisted this and marched to meet our democratic obligation, even if it mean't going to early elections.

As a fair man, I'll admit, that the Tories, in a time when they had backbone beyond the stick shoved in by the absentee owner class, found themselves falling to to this small interest group. It comes down to the fact that the Liberals simply do not know how to build, only to break down and a part, perhaps why their sole successes lie in colonial freedom and devolution. But knowing how to break down is no plan for governing.

If the Liberal party respected the popular mandate for the Labour Manifesto and gave us difficulty on changes beyond what we specifically set in front of the electorate, we'd be having an entirely different conversation, but the fact remains that they simply didn't and don't intend too. They intend to foster political instability in the name of party gain. That my friends, stands with stronger similarity to with the foundations of government on the other side of the Iron Curtain than anything Labour has done. This sabotage of popular mandate can not be left to stand, Labour needs a strong majority government to deliver on the people's mandate

I repeat a call to ye fellow brits, from North Cornwall and beyond, Vote Labour!

 

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Foreign Secretary Carpenter giving a speech,


Ladies and Gentleman! This is a most urgent of elections! We must stop the Tories and fight their War on the Poor! The Tories claim to be fighting for the Middle Class, but that is simply not true! The only people they fight for is the Rich! It is that simple! That is why the Tories repealed the IDA without any regard for the workers that would be hurt! That is why they have attacked policies that have made the Poor the best off they have ever been! That is why they are attacking the policies that have allowed our Heavy Industry to boom! It is that simple!

The Liberals claim to be an alternative to the Conservatives or Labour, but that is simply not true. The entire Liberal party is about reforms to the government that are quite simply not necessary! When it comes to social policy, they follow Labour. The Liberals are just the Tories, but with crazy ideas of how to govern!

Labour fights for the everyday man, be them poor or middle class. If elected we will work to better the middle class just as hard as we fought for the poor during the last term! We represent all the people, not just the rich! Do not allow the rich to trample on the poor and working man! Stop them! Vote Labour!

 

[Somberg]

Hornesby speaks during a Conservative rally in Hertford following an earlier Labour rally at which J.C. Kirk, the Labour candidate for Hampstead, spoke against him on behalf of the Labour candidate for Hertford.

Welcome, everyone!

I wish to thank each and everyone of you for coming here to hear me speak. Now, as I understand it, some fellow from London just came through and attacked me for railing against the IDA. That is understandable coming from someone whose party was behind this horrible act. I have heard what he said and, to be frank, I find it laughable and typical of Labour rhetoric so far this election. Let me tell you what I think about what he has said about me and the policies of the Conservative Party.

First and foremost, the IDA is a radical and reckless piece of legislation. As I believe all of you know, it devastated the private sector of the British economy, which may or may not have affected you adversely. I find it hard for Labour to claim that it had a popular mandate to enforce such radical change. From what I can tell, the British people barely elected Labour to government in the first place. And, I do believe none of them knew that Labour intended to destroy the private sector of our economy and force many into unemployment. As you may all know, Labour's economic blunder forced it to lose its majority and allowed for the repeal of the IDA while it was still in government. Yes, quite a popular mandate indeed if I would say so.

Secondly, I do not believe I could deny the positive effect that the IDA had on the working class. But at the same time, we must think of the cost this came at. Do you really believe it is right to see many of your countrymen suffering so that you may prosper, as Labour says of the wealthy, who they purport to prosper while the poor suffer? And the people who have suffered the most are not the wealthy, but the middle class, who work nearly as hard as any one else to earn a living. I'll tell you right now that all will prosper should the Conservative Party be elected into government, not just one class. Also, I'll tell you right now I do not understand all of these claims that industry is thriving. Yes, industry is growing, but not because it should be. No, it is only because industry is surviving off unnecessary government subsidies that have been brought about because of the drying up of private investment due to the IDA. Now that it has been repealed, I am sure that all sectors of our economy shall grow, not just industry. That is the sign of a healthy and expanding economy, not government-driven industrial growth.

Thirdly, I find it laughable that Labourites continue to say that the Conservative Party is the party of the capitalist class and not the people. That we want prosperity all for ourselves and the "absentee owner class," not those who work for it. Tell me when we have advocated not allowing people to reap what they sow. If you tell me the repeal of the IDA counts as that, I will say that that is completely false. What Labour did with that act was take what the middle class has worked hard for and give it to the poor, without regard for what impact that would have for the middle class. They also destroyed the private sector of our economy, which is the main driver of economic growth, not the government. I do not believe that is the way to help the poor, by forcing everybody to earn the same because you know what that is? Communism. And I do believe that the British people have thoroughly rejected the idea of living under communism time and time again. That is why it is imperative that you vote against Labour, which continues on a steady path to turning Britain into a communist state.

The Conservative Party wants people to earn what they deserve and to work hard to give their children the opportunity for success. What we do not believe in, however, is radical transformation of our economy to benefit only some and not all. To take away others economic livelihoods to benefit others. That is not what we stand for. We stand for a Britain under sound leadership, a Britain that will continue to prosper. We want the working class to prosper as well. That is why we have passed the amended Bill of Labour Rights, which removes that most radical pieces of the Labour passed one and ensures that the rights of the working class will be protected while ensuring that our economy can grow and remain competitive. That is not what Labour is offering. Their "stewardship of the economy" is attacking private business and blowing up the deficit. It is lowering our economic growth by forcing radical socialist policies down the throats of the British people and expecting them to swallow without protest. It is using scaremongering tactics to divide our people, to separate us into distinct classes and pit us against each other. That is not the Britain that we need or that we deserve but it is the one we will get if Labour is returned to government. As such, I urge each and every one of you to consider what I have said, to remember what Labour has done to Britain, and to make the right choice come Election Day.

Vote for unity! Vote for prosperity! Vote for a Britain where all have an equal opportunity for success! Vote Conservative!

~ Arthur Hornesby, Conservative Candidate for Hertford