United Party (Hutori)

Ideology
At the core of the United Party's philosophy is a passion for the environment. Although it describes itself in its Constitution as a "centrist" party, it is seen as ultra-conservative on social issues while being broadly left-of-centre fiscally. It is strongly pro-monarchy.

Support
The United Party was established to appeal to rural workers and its initial campaign targeted agricultural labourers and fishermen. Its support is still predominantly rural and tends to be stronger in the north of the country, although over the years it has built up a respectable presence in larger towns and cities. From its inception, it rapidly attracted support from students and animal welfare groups, but its presence divided the farming community, attracting fervent enthusiasm from some and scepticism from others. The United Party has always been especially popular among female voters, partly as a result of its commitment to promote women to its upper echelons.

History
The United Party was founded in Langdon, Hutori, in June 3251 by a group of environmentalists led by Ellen Smith (b. 3225). The party quickly grew, and by 3253 had developed a sophisticated organisation of several thousand members.

It won the 3253 election with a total of 82 seats and entered a coalition with the monarchist Hutori Restoration Party and the centrist Forward Hutori Party.

Prime Ministers
Ellen Smith 3253-3255, 3256-3259

Governor Generals
Christine Andreallo 3268-3271

Party leaders
3251-3259: Ellen Smith, MP (b. 3225)

3259-3267: Michele Beauchamp, MP (b. 3227)

3267-3269: John Carter, MP (b. 3203)

3269-   : Dame Ellen Smith, MP (b. 3225)

Party chairmen
3251-3262: Joseph Santos, MP (b. 3211)

3262-3266: Gordon Hayes, MP (b. 3217)

3266-3269: John Carter, MP (b. 3203)

3269-   : Dame Ellen Smith, MP (b. 3225)

Current members of the Cabinet
Minister for Environment & Tourism: Dame Ellen Smith, MP (b.3225) since 3271

Minister for Transport & Infrastructure: Abigail Tomlin, MP (b.3226) since 3271