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President McCormick, Minister of Justice Seth Wellington Announce They Will Retire at End of Term

Earlier today, President McCormick announced that he will not seek the party's nomination for President at the next Worker's League Party Convention this summer. He stated his mounting health issues and his age, having just hit the age of 68 last fall, as factors for his decision. However, he has stated that he will most likely be able to complete his term as President unless something unexpected arises. According to sources, this announcement comes as no surprise to the Worker's League as McCormick had discussed with other party officials before making his decision. This announcement comes soon after another retirement announcement, this one coming from Minister of Justice Seth Wellington. The reason for which Minister Wellington has decided to retire is still unclear, but it is hypothesized to be due to pressure from other party officials, probably in relation to some major disagreements about the party's stance on prison reform among the Head Council of the Worker's League, comprising of all Ministerial candidates, the Senate Leader who, by convention, is also the Prime Minister, and the President, who vote on major party issues and on the party platform, which led Minister Wellington to lose favour among his fellow Head Council Members.

Both of these announcements have led to openings that will be filled at the next Worker's League Party Convention in St.Adrian this summer. The Presidential nominee will be selected through a vote open to all due-paying members held a week before the convention. Currently, there are three candidates with a real chance to win the nomination for the Presidency; Minister of Health and Social Services Arya Scott, former union leader from St.Anslem and current Senator, Simon Riopel, and leader of the Worker's League Syndicalist Caucus and current Senator, Paul Brooke. Currently, Arya Scott is leading in polling but it is still early on and anything could happen between now and the vote. The position of Minister of Justice will be chosen by a vote from the Head Council. All members except the President vote ballot after ballot until either one candidate gets 1/2 plus one votes or three consecutive ballots result in a half-half split, in which case the President casts the tie-breaking vote. There are currently two people in consideration for the position; Henry Villeneuve, a former lawyer and worker's rights activist and currently Senator in Port Prosperity, and Liam Ferguson, currently a law teacher at the University of Kenai who is widely known for his socialist positions and as a leading figure in the Kenai Teachers Strike of 4838.

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The National Change Party leader takes a dig at the incumbent Jacob McCormick on social media

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Simon Riopel wins the Presidential Nomination in a Close Election

Today, at the Worker's League Party Convention, the results of the presidential nomination election were announced:

Simon Riopel - 2,012,897 votes [49.89%]
Arya Scott - 1,996,942 votes [49.49%]
Paul Brooke - 25,235 votes [0.62%]

Total Votes: 4,035,074 votes

Simon Riopel barely scrapped by a victory with only a difference of about 16,000 votes or .4% between him and Arya Scott. Arya Scott was considered a very slight underdog during nearly the whole election except for the opening days when Simon Riopel had not made himself known. Polling showed during the race that Simon Riopel led by only 2pp at his peak and averaged a lead of only 1pp. This slim victory demonstrates the formation of a more radical voting group within the party, supporting Arya Scott's big-government policies over Simon Riopel's establishment views. There is only mere speculation, however, about how this result and the growing radical wing might affect the party's platform and its future.

Another opening filled during the convention is the position of Minister of Justice. The Head Council announced Henry Villeneuve as their pick for Justice Minister. Villeneuve was chosen by a tie-breaking vote cast by President McCormick after the 43rd, 44th and 45th ballot all ended in a 50/50 tie between Villeneuve and his competitor, Liam Ferguson. Villeneuve was supported by the more moderate members of the Head Council such as Senate Leader Nathan DeLaurier and Minister of Defence Jayce McCoy, while Ferguson was supported by the more radical members such as Minister of Health and Social Services Arya Scott, and Minister of Trade and Industry, Sarah Phillips.

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NCP members are happy with election result

The higher up members of the National Change Party say that the 32 seat gain in the general election adding up to 33 seats was a, and i quote "good result". More on this by the deputy leader of the National Change Party, Rex Collins.

Yes, I think that these gains in the election are a huge win for us and it also helps a lot on a tactical level in politics about our ultimate goal of changing
Hutori politics.

- Rex Collins

Do you think that the NCP can get in government by these results?

- Reporter

Ahh, no i don't think that under this current election result we'll get into government because the Senate has a lot of left wing parties that look like they can form a coalition and a pretty large Republican Party. Although i know that we are open for coalition, i think that we mustn't lose our principles

-Rex Collins

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Nathan DeLaurier Ousted as Senate Leader for the WLH, Dpt. Minister for Trade and Industry Patrick Arbour to Replace Him

Today, at the annual Worker's League Party Meeting at St. Adrians, party members and affiliate union representatives voted to remove Nathan DeLaurier as Senate Leader and candidate for Prime Minister and to replace him with Deputy Minister for Trade and Industry Patrick Arbour. Nathan DeLaurier was blamed for the poor results in the Senate Election of 4850, where the Worker's League lost 54 seats and the plurality to the Republican Party. He lost the favour of the Head Council, who called the vote with 9 councilmembers voting 'yes' and 3 councilmembers voting 'nay'. The general party vote results were 282 votes for Patrick Arbour, 147 votes for Nathan DeLaurier and 6 votes for other candidates. Soon after the votes were tallied and his loss was announced, Nathan DeLaurier declared that he will not run for reelection in his riding of Port Prosperity Centre and will retire at the end of his term.

Patrick Arbour, who was known for helping Minister of Trade and Industry Sarah Phillips draft the Hutorian Jobs for Hutorian Workers Act of 4843 and the Primary Resource Nationalization Act of 4348, was endorsed by Sarah Phillips, Minister of Finance David Adams, and Minister of Health and Social Services Arya Scott. The general feeling amongst the party is that he is a compromise candidate between the moderate and radical factions. He has publically followed the moderate party platform in the past but has demonstrated more radical views in private and has caucused with both factions in the past. After his win, Patrick Arbour said in an interview with the HBC about how he felt about the vote:

I am infinitely grateful for this opportunity. It's a dream come true, to be honest. When I entered politics, when I got elected to the council for my town, I never thought I would one day be given the reins of one of the major parties in Hutori.

When he was questioned about what challenges he expects to face in the coming years, he said:

It'll be a challenge to gain back the plurality in the Senate. The party is on the edge right now. It could go either way but I'll do everything in my power to strengthen and expand our base so that we can keep pushing our platform and improve the lives of our citizens.

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NCP News: National Change Party Chairman, Thomas Hyde dies age 58

On December 6th 4852 the National Change Party chairman, Thomas Hyde died from what doctors are calling a serious heart attack at around 7:00 pm. The party chairman has been mourned by high up party members as well as party voters.

Its a great shame that a great man has passed so suddenly. Its heart braking really.

-Bruce Kimmo

Yes and our deepest sympathies and thoughts our with the Hyde family.

- Josh McArthur

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Two dead in terrorist Attack in Woodhurst, Lagard

on April 28th 4855 three men armed with knifes went into a restaurant in Woodhurst and tried to stab and kill as many people as they saw. Unfortunately 2 people were killed and 4 were injured but it could of been a lot more if not for some brave people in the restaurant holding off the terrorist from doing more harm.



The religious far-right group 'Sons of the lord' have taken credit for the attack. Its very saddening to hear the news and i'm sure the president would have a few things to say. We pray for the people affected by this.

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[b]Bruce Kimmo Resigns as NCP leader

The former NCP leader Bruce Kimmo will resign as being the leader NCP. Bruce Kimmo announced this news in an emotional speech he made at the NCP head quarters on Tuesday. The National Change party will have a leadership contest in the near future and a few popular party members have already put their names in the hat.


Here is a quote from his speech

I am very sad to say that i am going to resign as being leader of this party. It has been the honor of my life to lead this party into the Hutori Senate and i did my best to change Hutori politics. Whoever is the next leader of this great party i'm sure they will help change this nation for the better.

- Bruce Kimmo

Here are some of the favorites for the leadership:

Rex Collins: 6/1
Josh McArthur: 13/1
Ryan Carberry: 28/2
Matt Boyd: 23/1
Robert Royal: 50/1
Lisa Jones: 64/1