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Re: Hutorian Broadcasting Corporation

Postby RileyHP » Fri Nov 30, 2018 3:39 am

Long Time Tory Leader, and Former Chancellor Dylan Jourdain Passes at Age 102

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The late, Right Honourable Dylan Jourdain giving his first address to parliament in 4409

Hutorians from one side of the country to the other are today mourning the loss of former Chancellor and First Minister, the Right Honourable Dylan Jourdain. Jourdain passed of natural causes at the age of 102.

Jourdain is most remembered for his ability to work collaboratively with MPs of all political stripes while creating legislation, and for being the unofficial leader in the fight to avenge the assasination of Chancellor Jack Hill.

He had a long career in the public service, being first elected in 4409 at the age of 19. He would serve as the MP for Fairview Prosperity for 43 years before being elected First Minister in 4452. He served as Chancellor from 4446 until 4450. Before taking the party leadership in 4442, he served as Minister of Finance for a combined 22 years over 3 terms, the first lasting 14 years.

Jourdain Given State Funeral

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More than 10,000 people filled the Bekenial Hosian Church to pay respects to the former Chancellor

An official state funeral was held in Bekenial for The Right Honourable Dylan Jourdain after he passed away at the age of 102. The precession made its way from the House of Parliament all the way to the Bekenial Hosian Church where more than 10,000 people were in attendance with tens of thousands more watching the proceedings on large screens set up outside of both the church and the House of Parliament.

Many of Hutori's most well known political figures attended, including former Prime Minister Tristan Shaw, current Prime Minister Steve Taylor, SNP-Labour Leader, and former Prime Minister Andrew Macalester, Sarah Hill-Edwards, the daughter of the late Chancellor Jack Hill, and even King William VII himself. After the proceedings, Prime Ministers Taylor and Shaw had nothing but kind words for the late Chancellor.

"Dylan was an incredible leader, I was lucky enough to have served as an MP in his government. It was his leadership that allowed me to go on to serve as Prime Minister myself. I will never forget everything he did for me, he was a great man."
~Rt. Hon. Tristan Shaw
Former Prime Minister of Hutori


"I got my start in politics long after he retired, but that doesn't mean he did not have a significant impact on my life. He always took the time to work with party members young and old and taught them what it takes to be a successful member of parliament. Without his guidance I would never have become Prime Minister."
Rt. Hon. Steve Taylor
Prime Minister of Hutori
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SNP, Hutori First Proceed on Votes Without Government

Postby Sovak111 » Fri Nov 30, 2018 3:55 am

BEKENIAL - Good evening. I am Martha Rennie and this is HBC Tonight.

While no party has been able to form a government, SNP-Labour Leader Andrew Macalester shocked Parliament by putting forth the first part of the Crown Dependency Treaty renegotiation for a vote. The SNP-Labour Leader took to the floor and made a speech where he claimed that the renegotiation would benefit both the Commonwealth and the Isle. In his speech he claimed to have the support of Hutori First, the party with which the SNP negotiated the new Constitution. The text of the bill can be found here: http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php?billid=587157&vote=yes

At the same time, Hutori First announced a new bill to fix the budget deficit. That bill can be found here: http://classic.particracy.net/viewbill.php SNP-Labour were quick to express support the bill, with Macalester

With such great political change happening so fast, HBC has invited our political panel to assess the situation. With me are Andrew Ingram, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Williams University, Jennifer Crowder, Economics Professor at Selwyn College in Sutton, and Nakia Windhurst, Director of the Social Justice initiative at Lexington University.


Andrew, we will start with you. Good evening!

Good evening, Martha.

What is the SNP doing here? Do they even have the votes to get the new treaty passed?

I sincerely doubt it. The election saw minor parties take charge of Hutorian Politics. The so-called "legacy" parties - Labour, Hutori First, the Liberals, and the Ultrackians - all underperformed in the last election. The return of the Consumers Party may have really damaged the hopes of getting this passed. Even if all of the "legacy" parties vote FOR the new Constitution, if the National Party and Consumers vote against it, the Suttonite Constitution is dead on arrival.

Then why, Jennifer Crowder, do the SNP want to press their luck?

Mr. Macalester is a very shrewd politician. He could be playing this one of two ways. First, he could be trying to torpedo his own constitution. The new Constitution would require Sutton to stand on its own monetarily. Right now the Isle has no income tax, no sales tax, no business tax of any kind. And we can get away with that because the Commonwealth sends us a nice check with every new budget. While the new Constitution WOULD give Sutton more freedom to govern itself, it would also cut off that source of capital. The other reason is because he's done a whip count and thinks it'll pass.

Andrew Ingram, your thoughts on Prof. Crowder's conjecture?

I think it makes a lot of sense, Martha. After successive poor electoral results, Macalester is feeling the pressure from his party. He's about to lose his number one ally in Labour Leader Emma Bennett. This could all be a move to keep the cash flowing in, but still be able to go back to his base and say "Hey, I tried."

<Nakia Windhurst interrupts>

You mean to tell me you both think Macalester is trying to play his base? That's absurd.

Do you disagree, Dr. Windhurst?

Absolutely! HBC reported that Macalester was seen leaving Taylor's election headquarters, then all of sudden the SNP-Labour Coalition puts forth the Crown Dependency renegotiation AND Hutori First brings forth tax reform? Give me a break. This isn't about the base, this is about showing the voters that those two parties are capable of governing. They clearly think another election is coming.

<Crowder speaks up>

That makes sense. Macalester and Taylor seem to be getting along these days. This could be a play to unite the Center.

<Windhurst rolls her eyes and speaks>

Hutori First is not a centrist party, and the SNP's caucus partners, the Labour Party, are only SLIGHTLY to the right of the Ultrackian Socialists! There are no Centrists left in Hutori OR in Sutton, which is why we're seeing Parliament have a hard time coming up with a governing coalition.

What will come of this political gamble, Dr. Ingram.

Realistically, this is a good move for both Taylor and Macalester. If they bills pass, they get what they want. If they don't pass, it eliminates the one thing the other party is guaranteed to attack in the next election - The SNP went after Hutori First for deficit spending, Hutori First went after the SNP for taking advantage of the Crown Dependency's Suttonite budget provision. Now, because the Constitution tries to make Sutton handle its own finances, Labour won't have to defend the SNP's ability to get a lot of money without taxes in elections in the Commonwealth. AND, because Hutori First attempted tax reform, SNP-Labour can't attack them nationally for poor stewardship of the purse.

Any last thoughts, Drs. Windhurst or Crowder?

<Crowder speaks first>

Realistically, we could have all of this completely wrong - they could actually, sincerely want to better the lives of their constituents. Taylor like responsible spending, and Macalester wants a free and open Sutton. These bills will accomplish both.

<Windhurst gets the last word>

We'll see what happens, because I just don't see a cabinet being formed any time soon.

Well if a cabinet does form, HBC Tonight will be there to discuss it with our crack panel of political analysts. This is Martha Rennie, signing off. Good night and godspeed.

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Re: Hutorian Broadcasting Corporation

Postby RileyHP » Fri Nov 30, 2018 1:55 pm

Taylor Disappointed in Consumers Party

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Prime Minister Taylor gives a press conference after the Consumers Party voted no on his cabinet proposal and proposed their own

Prime Minister Steve Taylor says he is disappointed in the Consumers Party after they voted against joining his new coalition. The Prime Minister shockingly chose over the summer to leave behind the People's and National Parties and instead invite the SNP-Labour Coalition and the Consumers Party to join Hutori First and the Liberals in cabinet. This move seems to have backfired now, as the Consumers voted against their proposal, and put forward their own which replaces Hutori First with the Ultrackian Socialists. After his press conference, Taylor joined HBC for a sit down interview.

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First things first, thank you Mr. Prime Minister for sitting down with me this evening

Great to be here.

Did you have any idea that the Consumers were not going to support your cabinet proposal?

I was very suprised. When the SNP-Labour Coalition came to me and asked to form a government with the Consumers, we thought that they would join us. When they voted no and proposed a cabinet replacing us with the Ultrackian Socialists, I was both surprised and very disappointed.

Speaking of the SNP-Labour Coalition, you and Andrew Macalester seemed to be bitter enemies just a few short years ago. What has changed?

Well at the time I challenged Andrew to step up and be a better representative of the Isle, he did just that. When we called for a re-negotiation of the Crown Dependency Treaty, he immediately took it upon himself to sit down with me and my staff to work out a better deal that is fair for both Hutorians and Suttonites. I have gained a lot of respect for Andrew over the last couple of years and I am once again open to working with him and his party.

Shortly after the Consumers Party proposed their own governing coaltion, the SNP-Labour Coalition voted in favour of it, does this worry you at all?

Somewhat, but not overly. I think Andrew is smart enough to realize that the bill won't pass. I believe he just wants a government and is showing that he is willing to work with anyone.

You say that with such confidence, how can you be sure that the cabinet proposal will not pass?

I highly doubt that the Liberals will join a cabinet with the Ultrackian Socialists. They have always been a key ally of ours and we have always agreed that the Ultrackians are unfit to govern.

What do you believe comes next if the proposal does fail? Could Hutorians expect to go back to the polls soon?

We will do everything in our power to form a government. With that being said, I wouldn't rule out another election in the near future.

Well that's all the time we have this evening. Thank you Mr. Prime Minister for your time.

Thank you for having me.
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Hutori Socialists Refounded After 200 Years

Postby lawrence.depe » Sun Dec 09, 2018 4:52 am

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The new logo of the Hutori Socialists.

The formerly Hutorian Socialist Party has been refounded just in time for the 4497 election as the 'Hutori Socialists'. After more than two centuries out of politics, the party has been rekindled by a small group of members, inspired by the hugely-successful reign of President Elisabeth Harland and anger with the monarchist system that has been in place for 33 years.

Michal Berkland sat down for a short interview with new Party Chairperson, Evan Erabal, to discuss the move.

Thank you for joining me today. Why now?

Thanks for having me. Hutori is currently being controlled by a horrendous right-wing coalition that seeks only to destroy the social progress we have made over many decades. Right now, we have heard the calls of average Hutorians who want a socialist alternative to their nonsensical, oppressive program of government. For thirty-three years, the people have had no say in who is their Head of State, and we need to change this.

Who will be leading the Party into the elections next month?

Our members have preselected Alexandra Rissolini, a grassroots community organiser from Tremaine, Falristan. She is leading a team of fantastically enthusiastic candidates from across the country, who all stand for our core values of equality and returning power to the people.

What is your opinion on the current state of affairs in Hutorian politics?

We have seen for many decades that unstable coalitions have directed populist, directionless agendas that have had a harmful impact on the working class and the poor. Hutorians should know that a vote for the Hutori Socialists means a principled approach founded on progressivism and socialism, restoring our country to its glory under the days of President Elisabeth Harland three centuries ago. Right now, there is a real lack of initiative from parties on the left in this nation, and we seek to fill that void. If elected to the Parliament, we will attempt to work with SN-Labour and the Ultrackian Socialists.

Thanks for your time. Best of luck in the elections.
HUTORI SOCIALISTS // Hutori's Progressive Alternative

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Re: Hutorian Broadcasting Corporation

Postby RileyHP » Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:25 pm

Hutori First Marks 200th Anniversary With Rebranding, Taylor Becomes First 3 Term Prime Minister

In September 4298, the Conservative Party of Hutori was founded by Jack Sanders and Jim Houston. This month the party celebrates its 200th birthday, and has rebranded back to the Conservative Party name. The party has plenty of reason to celebrate this month, as their leader Steve Taylor has secured his 3rd consecutive term in the Prime Minister's Office, becoming the first head of government in the Commonwealth era to do so. In this exciting month for Hutori's Conservatives, HBC has put together a brief history of the party.

Founders and First Leaders

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In September of 4298 Jack Sanders and Jim Houston (pictured above) founded the Conservative Party of Hutori. Sanders would serve as the party's first leader, and Houston would be his successor. Houston would lead the party into its first election in 4302, in which the party would win 56 seats.

First Conservative Chancellor

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In 4372, then Conservative Leader Aaron Scheer was elected Chancellor. He was the first Conservative to ever hold the office of the head of government. Scheer would serve 2 terms before retiring in 4380. He is credited with securing the Conservatives' spot as a dominant party in Hutori.

Royalist Era

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In 4388, the Conservative Party and Monarchist Coalition merged to form the Royalist Party of Hutori, as both parties fought to preserve the monarchy. Pascale Rousseau would serve as the first Royalist Leader, and became Chancellor in 4392. Brett Martin would take over the reigns of the party in 4401 after Rousseau's retirement and he would become Chancellor in 4410. The next Conservative to lead the Royalists after Martin's retirement in 4418 would be Dylan Jourdain who became leader in March 4442. He would serve as Chancellor for 1 term from 4446 until 4450, and then 1 term as First Minister from 4452 until 4456.

Post Royalist Split

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Since the split of the Royalist Party, the Conservatives have had 2 leaders, Tristan Shaw (left) and Steve Taylor. Shaw would serve as Prime Minister for 2 terms from 4464 until 4474, Taylor has served a total of 4 terms, and is currently in his 3rd consecutive term. Taylor is also the longest serving leader in the history of the party, having now served for 24 years.
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Re: Hutorian Broadcasting Corporation

Postby RileyHP » Sat Dec 15, 2018 2:33 pm

Taylor Announces Retirement

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Prime Minister Taylor holds a press conference outside of his office in Bekenial to announce his retirement

Prime Minister Steve Taylor announced today that he will be retiring at the end of this term. The longtime Tory leader has served as Prime Minister for the last 3 terms, and had served in the role for 1 term in the 4470s. He took over the party leadership in 4474 and quickly became one of the most influential leaders in the party's history. Taylor will serve out the rest of this term though he has stepped down from the party leadership so that the new leader has time to prepare for the election next spring.

Houston Elected New Conservative Leader

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Zachary Houston celebrates his election as the new Tory leader

Longtime Tory MP and the current Minister of Finance Zachary Houston has been named the successor to Prime Minister Taylor as the leader of the Conservative Party. He defeated 2 other longtime Tory MPs, James Baxter and Jean d'Entremont, for the job. Taylor brings 16 years of cabinet experience to the job and says he is ready to bring Hutori its fourth consecutive Conservative government. Houston and Taylor have worked over the last number of months to push through reforms which would allow for a large reduction in government spending. Houston says his main priority if elected next June will be to eliminate corporate tax and also reduce personal income tax, things he says are easily possible once his budget passes.
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PPH Braces for a Snap Election!

Postby LordAcadia » Sat Dec 22, 2018 12:56 am

Zack Bernier meets with HBC for an interview regarding the potential early election.

Political tension in Hutori has been high, ever since a parliamentary crisis, in which several parties have either dissolved into other parties or disbanded entirely. The Conservative Party was first to disband, shortly before the 4502 election, with the National Party announcing this year that it would dissolve into the new Federalist Party and the People's Party. Shortly before dissolving, the NP released a call for early elections, that could pass within months. HBC was granted an impromptu, out of camera interview with the leader of the PPH, Zack Bernier to discuss his plans for this potential election.

HBC: Good day Mr. Bernier, and thank you for agreeing to our interview on such short notice. Hutorians are very eager to know the PPH's plans for the future, given the parliamentary crisis that Hutori now faces with the withdrawal of 2 major parties. ZB: It is always good to speak with the press. The PPH will face this crisis head-on. We were shocked to learn that our friends in the CPH and the NP both decided to disband but we are hopeful for the future. Our plans are to deal with the ongoing threat of Sutton socialism and to potentially renegotiate the Crown Dependency Treaty with a new One Hutori, One Government policy. HBC: Interesting, could you elaborate on this new proposal? ZB: The One Hutori policy, for short, would assert Hutori's control over the Isle of Sutton, and attempt to reintegrate it back into the province of Roccato. It seems that based on the SNP's election performances in the years since I have been in politics, citizens of the Isle do not trust the SNP or their policies. We believe that they find strength in unity, and the PPH will help them to achieve that goal. HBC: Always great to hear from you, Mr. Bernier! Thank you for your time and good luck!
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Re: Hutorian Broadcasting Corporation

Postby LegolasRedbard » Sat Dec 22, 2018 6:47 pm

People's Democratic Party Founded


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Andrew Wright delivers a speech to the Musician's Union (archive photo)

Today in Bekenial, a joint press conference was called by musician and activist Andrew Wright and businesswoman and philanthropist Alexandra Green, where the pair announced the formation of a new political party. Wright, formerly a member of the Labour Party, will be the first leader of the People's Democratic Party, with Green, who has always been quiet about her political views, largely financing the party and taking the role of President. The party hopes to find a moderate centre ground in politics, with Wright hoping that his celebrity will help spread awareness of the issues that the PDP advocate for
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Re: Hutorian Broadcasting Corporation

Postby Conser » Fri Dec 28, 2018 7:33 am

The National Progress Party is back...?

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Maxwell Bokota at his press conference

Yesterday, Maxwell Bokota, the last living member of the Bokota family and CEO of Bokota Pharmaceutical Inc announced in a press conference that not only was he running for parliament in the next election but also that he was recreating the long dead National Progress Party. This annouce took everyone by suprise has the National Progress Party had been dismantle nearly 115 years ago and as this party had been nearly forgoten by anyone outside of Political Historian. The 35 years old wealthy men explain his decision as such:

''There is a clear need in Hutori for a progressive and left-wing party in Hutori right now. Hutori need to regain it's pride, hutori need to regain it's solidarity and for me the best way to achieve that is by recreating the party that was founded by my ancestor, Tom Bokota. From my point of view, this country need a revolution. A revolution for the people by the people. We need to create a new hutorian society. A nation of equality, freedom and democraty that will prosper and in which everyone, whatever their age, gender or faith will be able to to profit from this prosperity.''


When ask what was his stance on the monarchy he said:

'' I want to be clear on that, the abolition of this archaic monarchy system and the restoration of the Federal Republic of Hutori will be our first priority and main goal.''
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Re: Hutorian Broadcasting Corporation

Postby Conser » Sun Dec 30, 2018 5:21 am

Maxwell Bokota claim huge victory after his first election


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Maxwell Bokota the day after the 4507 election

The day after his first ever election, the leader of the NPP Maxwell Bokota announced that he considered this election a ''huge victory'' a ''clear sign'' that the hutorian wanted change in the hutorian political spectrum. This is what he had to say:

''we won nearly 35% of the parliament seats, more than the double of our closest opponent and we won 4 out of 5 provinces. During this election, Hutori was hit by a wave, a wave of changes. The three old parties that used to control 100% of the parliament now controls roughly 25% of it. The people of Hutori have express their desires lound and clear, they want change. They want something new, they want a new system and I am confident that we will be able to form this new system over the next four years.''


When ask what was his plan for now he answered:

''Our first priority for now will be to create a new governement cabinet with the newly elected members of the parliament, we are currently reaching out to our potential allies to negotiate the formation of a eventual coalition.''
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