Labor Party – Laborists

The Labor Party – Laborists (Istalian: Partito Operaio – Laburisti, PO), is a social-democratic party in Istalia. Since its formation in January 3800, Labor has been led by Matteo Fontana.

The party was launched in late 3799 by Fontana, a prominent labor union leader from the region of Silicia. The party traces its roots to the pragmatic party called Populars for Istalia, as well as from the grassroots labor movement and a wide spectrum of progressive political parties and movements.

The party currently serves in opposition, as party of the Chamber Mixed Caucus in the Chamber of Deputies, and is represented by 4 deputies. The Labor Party's sole senator sits in the Senate Popular Caucus.

History
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Ideology
The Labor Party formally describes itself as a democratic-socialist party, which it considers synonymous with support for social democracy. Despite its ideological roots in Marxism, the party is considered to be a part of the maintream segment of Istalian parties. In contrast to other social-democratic parties, the PO emphasizes strong nationalistic policies, based on anti-imperialism and anti-globalization. This, along with its ardent federalism and anti-establishment rhetoric, has helped brand Labor as a left-wing populist group.

The traditional strongholds of the party have been in the agrarian regions, as well as in industrial districts of major cities. The Laborists historically perform vastly better among the Majatran ethnic minority, than in the Istalian population at large. While initially secular, the party has gradually moved towards an embracement of liberal Ahmadism.

Election results
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Party leaders
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