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Re: Luthori Central News Network

Postby bholley55 » Fri May 08, 2020 12:47 am

Jason Andrews issues first statement in the World Congress as Luthorian Ambassador


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Jason Andrews speaks from his seat as the newly-elected Luthorian Ambassador to the World Congress

In a statement issued by the Prime Minister of Hutori, the Honorable Sarah Vence, she said:

Mr. Secretary-General, Distinguished Delegates, members of this assembly.

As the dually elected Head of Governement of Hutori, I would like to speak ont he behalf of my governement and of my country on the persistent problem of slavery and tyranny troughout Terra. To my great sorrow, we must admit that despite countless actions, interventions, treaties, cooperation and even war aiming at stoping abuse of fundemental human right, Slavery remains a existing practice to this very day.

We hold as self-evident how fundamentaly evil slavery is. There is no higher violation of the sanctity of humans being that the one of considering a entire individual as your own property. There is nothing more impure than to deny anyone the very concept of freedom.

The nations of Terra have a responsibilty to fight slavery at all cost. This duty was, to say the least, not fulfill. The world community has show cowardice toward this very duty, allowing tyrannous countries to continue with, most of the time, full impunity. This has to change. We need to strike and we need to strike hard.

Right now, millions in Pontesi are being oppresed, enslaved and persecuted simply on the base of their ethnicity. This has been going on for decades. The world community need to act agaisnt this cruel regime.

On the other hand, we can only commend the new governement of Trigunia which recently proposed legislation to ban slavery which are to be adopted in the next few months. The President of which as personally assure me that the responsible for these atrocities would be brought to justice

In all hope that the nations of the world will ear this call to actions and act accordingly.

Thank You.


Mr. Andrews stated that her testimony and short speech to the Assembly was very moving and powerful, and he didn't waste any time at all in issuing a response:

In response to the Honorable Ms. Sarah Vence,

I am proud to say that I as well as a majority of Luthorians stand with you in condemning the actions taking place in Pontesi and we also commend the newly elected government of Trigunia and the actions they have taken to ban slavery. This government has proven that swift and current justice is the only way to combat these issues.

In our country we have also taken distinct measures in order to ban these atrocities and ensure that they never arise, as we have seen a ideological shift to the left in our Imperial Diet. Of course, our nation has a religious history dating back centuries and has always found itself on the more conservative side of the political spectrum, but the tide is starting to turn with the ideological shift yet we are not forgetting our values and ideals with these changes.

We encourage every nation to bring these unspeakable actions to light and ensure that they muse never happen again through actions in their respective assemblies and parliaments. Although we all have our differences in terms of Ambassadorial duties and nation history, but we must set those issues aside in order to fight for the common good and speak for and with those who do not have a voice.

That being said, I look forward to meeting with every one of you and working with you, as I find this experience to be a distinct pleasure.

Thank you.


It seems that although Mr. Andrews won't be elected to any higher office in our nation's government any time soon, we can be grateful that a majority of the members of the Imperial Diet as well as their party leaders delegated him to represent all of us in the World Congress as such a compassionate, swift, and strong face of the Holy Luthorian Empire.
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Re: Luthori Central News Network

Postby Liukupukki » Mon May 18, 2020 1:24 am

Luthorian Politician Daniel Pierson Murdered In Cold Blood!
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A tombstone commissioned to Daniel by his son

This morning Daniel Pierson, a Luthorian Politician and the Leader of Luthori First was found dead in his apartment. His body was found tied up to his bed with his throat slit open.

When the investigators started investigating the case, Daniel's daughter, Cecilia Pierson came forward and confessed that it was her who committed the crime.

It was me, I can't take it anymore, it was me! Take me away, please!


His family is saddened of his passing and ashamed of Cecilia's actions.
We asked further comments by his family to the matter, but they refused to speak about the situation.
Cecilia Pierson is currently in custody and will be trialed for Murder

Colonel Jack Pierson, Daniel's son, who just recently joined politics will inherit the position of leader in Luthori First.
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Re: Luthori Central News Network

Postby bholley55 » Fri May 22, 2020 12:13 am

Reform Party and Conservative Party announce Electoral Alliance

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Reform leader Jason Andrews (left) and Conservative leader Grant Kennedy (right) announce alliance to their respective party members in Fort William

In a somewhat shocking turn of events, the Reform Party and the Conservative Party announced an electoral alliance earlier today in the capital city of Fort William. Reform Party leader Jason Andrews made the announcement to party members, after consulting with his political team, in a last-minute public statement that was sure to shock not only some members of his party, but the citizens of Luthori as a whole.

Reform Party statement:
As many of you know, our party has undergone many changes over the years. From seemingly constant rebrandings, to supporting opposition parties in government, even something as simple as changing the color to "freshen" things up a bit. Throughout all those changes, two things have remained the same. One, we have always and will forever put the best interests of the people above our own to ensure they hold the upmost personal and political freedoms. Two, we always find away to get under the skin of the "status quo." Now, of course the status quo has changed dramatically in our country. For years we had to endure the dangerous policies of a fanatical religious government, and now we see that these same policies will continue. In today's case, these policies have jumped from the fanatical right to the fanatical left. For years we worked hand in hand with the Communist Party, and gave them the highest respect that we could. However, I noticed something was going on behind the scenes when they rose to power. Luthori First had always fallen in line with the Holy Luthori Church and even after the HLC were disbanded they held the same ideals and views on policy. However, with the untimely and shocking murder of their leader, they decided to "follow the leader" and abandon their ideology for a new one that fit in with the Communists. I find this to be frustrating and in a way we feel as though we were stabbed in the back. We pulled away from the left-bloc because of this sort of behavior, and its continuing right before our very eyes in the highest offices of our government. We cannot stand by and watch a hunger for power and political gain destroy this country, so I am announcing that from today we will be entering into a coalition with the Conservatives. Although our parties certainly don't agree on every issue our nation faces, we can agree that a freer market and economic independence is vital to the longevity of our nation and the betterment of the people. We served with them for years in the national cabinet, and we are proud to continue to work with them to achieve the greater good. We are equally proud to stand with a party that has never abandoned its ideology, or its members in order to gain political power. I join you all in welcoming our Conservative friends with clear hearts and open arms as we take this next step towards rebuilding the future of our great nation. God bless you all, and may god continue to bless our beloved Empire.


Shortly after Mr. Andrews informed his camp of the coalition, Grant Kennedy followed suit in notifying the Conservative Party members.

Conservative Party statement:
Ladies and gentlemen, as of today and continuing clear into the future, we have begun negations with the Reform Party to form an Electoral Alliance. The Reform Party, which was once the Liberal Democratic Party and the Liberal Party, have worked with the Conservatives in Government for over 16 years and I am very confidant this coalition will provide leadership where we see it lacking today in our nation's highest offices. As Ambassador Andrews stated in his address to his party, our organizations are generally polar opposites when it comes to social issues. We have always held morally and socially conservative values while they've taken a more progressive approach to these issues. That being said, we aren't always going to join them in passing or failing certain pieces of legislation in the Imperial Diet. However, we can ultimately agree that the government has no outright business interfering with our economic interests and we all have more to gain than there is to lose in terms of a free market system. This is why we have chosen to work closely with them in order to better the lives of our voters and our citizens. We see these economic values being attacked from high atop the federal mountain with the Communist Party and the Purple Guard, and we are here to join the Reform Party and our citizens in saying that more government is not and never will be the answer! The current government is ruling behind a steel curtain, working to prevent any of us from having economic and social liberties. This is not what our two parties stand for, and we will fight tooth and nail so that this political fallacy does not continue. I thank you all for being so welcoming to our Reformist friends, as we are stronger when we stand together and we are weaker when we divide one another. I look forward to continuing to work with Ambassador Andrews, and I know he will join me in stating that we are going to do everything that we possibly can to not let anyone down. Thank you all, and may god continue to bless Luthori!


We all certainly hope that these two parties continue to keep our best interests in mind, and we eagerly await to see how this coalition will work and what they can accomplish in the days, months, and even years ahead.
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Re: Luthori Central News Network

Postby Cirith » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:23 pm

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White Rose Emerges After Reformation!

The White Rose, a political Party which has been contesting election in Luthori for 572 years has re-emerged after the Weston family who control the Party undertook a de-centralisation reform for the first time ever, the whole process took a little under 1 year. This meant that the White Rose did not contest any seats in the December 4784 General election or the 4785 Duchy elections.

Duke Leighton is approaching his 80th birthday, and has served as Duke of Greater Youk since 4755, he has confirmed his son Marcus, who is now 33, will succeed him. Marcus was born via surrogacy after the Duke came out as gay and has spent his life with Edward Hurt.

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In the reform, the Leader of the WR introduced a new constitution which ensures that the Leader is always the holder of the Dukedom of Greater Youk, and that the Deputy Leader is always the holder of the Youk Marquessate. However, he also introduced new Duchal Divisions of the White Rose, led by their own Vice Leader in the 5 Duchies, to better manage the Parties regional campaigns and Governorship contests. The constitution allows the Duke to appoint Vice Leaders until 4800 when elections have to be held every decade, if a Vice Leader should die or resign, the Leader does appoint a new one for the remainder of the term.

Whilst the White Rose remains firmly the instrument of the Weston and Stinson families, they have made small but noticeable moves towards a move democratic institution, and one which means in the regional elections and governments, the Party shall be locally ran, and not dictated by the Rose HQ in Youk.
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Re: Luthori Central News Network

Postby Cirith » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:38 pm

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Socialists Seize Control as Consitutional Court Disbands Purple Guard!

The Purple Guard, who won a plurality with 153/350 seats after the White Rose stepped back from the December 4784 General election to undertake their reformation, has been disbanded by the Constitutional Court of Luthori. The reasons are currently hazy although their is talk that they were running an illegal paramilitary (established IC by PG) and undertaking intimidation ahead of elections.

The Socialists have wasted no time abandoning their Coalition partners, the Workers Party, and declared a majority Government of their own, taking control of all Ministries and presenting a raft of left-wing legislation. They have now voted against 3 early elections, despite only 151 of the 350 seats being represented as the SDP announced their dissolution, with their 46 MD's resigning in protest of the Socialists actions.

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The main opposition Party, the White Rose, called for the Socialists to allow Luthorians to vote now to fill the 199 empty seats in the Diet. Imperator Tom Jones of the Socialists said, ‘Democracy must prevail, the Franck Cabinet will continue to rule until the election planned in 4789 takes place.’

Duke Weston replied, ‘We said it privately and we will say it publicly; once more the Socialists prove themselves the enemy of democracy and of Luthori. We will make sure after the next election, no matter what we have to do, that the Socialists do not touch power.’ The country is now in a stalemate as the Socialists refuse to allow for an early election, and the 6 opposition parties as well as the Workers Party with their 59 MD’s, watch as they pass legislation without any accountability or opposition.
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Postby Cirith » Tue Jul 21, 2020 10:55 pm

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Socialists Call Surprise Election but the Right Alliance Wins!

The Franck Government of the Socialists sprung a surprise election on the Holy Luthorian Empire, with the Imperial Seal Bearer herself saying, ‘We restored prosperity, peace and stability in Luthori. Now it is time to fill this Imperial Diet and let the people speak! Many Luthorians want to vote again and this is exactly what will happen! Imperator Tom Jones will stand again for election.’

The election, however, went against the Socialists as the Right Alliance of the White Rose and Luthorian Conservative Party won a plurality of the seats and votes – 174/350 seats and 48.99% of the vote. The Socialists lost 37 seats and fell into a distant 3rd place with 15.88% of the vote. The Workers Party lost 13 seats whilst new Parties gained seats; the Civic Party won 46, the Holy Party won 16 and the Democratic League won 13. The Right Alliance won in all Duchies except Orange where the Workers Party topped the poll, followed by the White Rose and LCP. The Socialists managed to come 2nd in two Duchies.

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Duke Leighton, his son Marcus and the LCP Leader, John Clay

The only upside for the Socialists was that the Right Alliance refused to register a candidate for the Imperatorial election giving them the chance to get Tom Jones re-elected. He surprisingly came second in the first round, to the relatively unknown Holy Party candidate, James Theodore Hillman. However, with the support of the Democratic League and Workers Party, the Socialists managed to secure the office of Imperator with 67.9% in the second round, an impressive 40.8 million votes.

The Imperator called on the White Rose to enter negotiations, he said, ‘My victory in the imperatorial election and the victory of Mr. Leighton Weston in the parliamentary election are both important and are underlining two different realities in our democracy. We may have differences and disagreements, but the will of the Luthorian people prevails. We need to keep the fragile stability we had for a short time.’ Duke Leighton Weston replied, ‘The Socialists tried to seize control, and met fierce and growing resistance. We accept the people want a different politics, but we said we would not work with the Socialists, we meant it.’
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Postby Cirith » Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:07 pm

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The Right Alliance Form a Coalition Government!

The White Rose and the Luthorian Conservative Party have secured the backing the Democratic League, to form a Government. The Coalition replaces the Franck Cabinet II of the Socialists.

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Duke Leighton Weston of the White Rose and John Clay of the LCP

They have promised to restore Luthori, having already presented multiple bills; the Pro Life Act 4788, the Defence Reform Act 4788 and the Church Act 4788, all staples of the previous right-wing administrations and overturn some of the left-wing reforms of the last decade.
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Re: Luthori Central News Network

Postby Cirith » Tue Jul 21, 2020 11:25 pm

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New Budget as Third Republic Rejected!

The Right Alliance Coalition have managed to pass a new budget with the support of the Civic Party, despite fierce opposition from the Socialists. The new tax system which has come into effect, streamlines the tax brackets so those earning under £2,000 pay less tax, but those earning over £5,000 pay a little more. The Government have promised that they will couple this with the abolition of the 3% VAT on essential goods, which the Socialists introduced to plug their ‘budget black hole.’

They paralleled this tax change with a new budget, which increased spending by £20 billion across defence, infrastructure, transport, education, culture, science & technology, food & agriculture and trade & industry. The Government have confirmed they will make further changes to the law, including abolishing abortion funding, which will see the ‘inflated’ health and social services budget come down.

Duke Weston said, ‘We can abolish the funding we no longer need, and when employment is over 92%, there is no need for such a bloated welfare system, we need to make work pay.’ The Bank of Luthori said the substantial increase in public spending, which favours no single department but improves 6 of them, will lead to GDP growth, more jobs and wage increases, although there is an inflationary risk which the bank will work to manage over the coming months.

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At the same time, the Titles Act of 4788 presented by the Workers Party, will fail. The bill sought to create the Third Republic with a President, Prime Minister and Parliament. It is expected to not only fail in its constitutional requirement, but it is expected to be rejected by 190 to 160, as the White Rose, LCP and Holy Party rejected the proposal.

The Government presented the Discrimination Act 4788, which bans all positive discrimination, and the Government Act, which bans gender reassignment surgery whilst removing all regulations from IVF, overturning the Socialists Health Reform Act of 4787. Marquis David Stinson, the new Foreign Secretary, said 'This Government will not only return Luthori to greatness, we shall wipe away the Socialist stains on our nation.'

The Government have also supported the Economic Reform Act presented by the Democratic League, which reduces corporation tax from 20% to 15%, and removes the requirement for employee representation on corporate boards. They have opposed the Police and Justice Reform presented by the Socialists which would have banned capital punishment among other reforms, meaning the bill will now likely fail a the Holy Party also opposed it.
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