Progressive Conservative Party (Luthori)

The Progressive Conservative Party, commonly referred to as the PCP or Progressive Conservatives, is a centre-right political party in the Holy Luthori Empire. It espouses the policies of fiscal conservatism, social centrism, and neoconservatism. The PCP currently holds 28 seats in the Imperial Diet of Luthori.

History
The Progressive Conservative Party was founded by Peter Buckley and a number of former Luthori National Union Party members disappointed at the right-wing policies on social issues and focus on religion. The first Progressive Conservative Conference took place in 3925 in the Duchy of Orange, and members unanimously elected Peter Buckley as Party Leader.

The Progressive Conservative Party first contested in the Luthori General Election 3926 and failed to win any seats in the Imperial Diet of Luthori; however, this was largely due to fact that the Party was relatively new and voters did not know what to make of it, as exit polls showed.

In the Luthori General Election 3930, the Progressive Conservative Party won 28 seats in the Imperial Diet, with Party Leader Peter Buckley winning his own seat in Geharon.

Ideology
The Progressive Conservative Party identifies as centre-right, and is seen as to the left of the Luthori National Union Party and to the right of the Luthori Liberal Democratic Party. On fiscal issues, the Party favors a small but centralized national government, sensible regulations on industry, and fewer taxes. On social issues, the Party is staunchly secular and has advocated for a stricter separation of church and state, although the Party remains an ardent supporter of the monarchy.