Governor General Sends More Royal Air Force Squadrons to Kazulia
Marquis Alexander Weston, the Governor General of Luthori, has deployed a further contingent of the LRAF to particpiate in the Northern Council operations in Bianje. 2 Expeditionary Air Wings and 8 Squadrons have been sent to Kazulia, and will participate in the airstrikes, under the command of the Lourennais Armed Forces.
He went even further when he told gathered reporters outside his Fort William estate, 'Luthori will be supporting the Northern Council operations, and is also prepared to participate and assist in peacekeeping operations in the future, whether that be in Bianje or in Medina. Whilst I have the authority to participate in Northern Council operations, the Royalists have today presented bills before the Diet to authorise all military action on behalf of the Luthori Government.'
The Royalists presented the Bills which seek to give the Government the power to participate in military action in Bianje and Medina exclusively, allow an ally to command the operation overall and give the Diet to authority to demand a recall of all forces within 30 days if they vote to do so.
This marks the first time Luthori has indicated it is willing to participate in peacekeeping operations in either Bianje or Medina, and is seen as an endorsement of the Northern Council by the Marquis and subsequently by the Royalists and Moderates of the White Rose Alliance.
Weston Family to Attend Imperial Commonwealth Meeting
The Weston family of Luthori, who have served as Governor Generals for 37 of the 45 years since the positions creation in 4335 after the personal Union between Luthori and Hutori under the House Steuart-Carmichael, have confirmed they will be attending Emperor Alexander I's Commonwealth Summit at the Royal Orange Hotel in Bekenial.
Marquis Alexander, the current Governor General of Luthori has confirmed this will be his last year in office, he will officially step down as Royalist leader in May 4384, handing the Marquessate over to his son, Samuel. Samuel shall contest the May 4384 election as Leader of the Royalists and Head of State candidate, at the age of 30.
The Marquis also said he welcomed the words of William Pearse of The Luthoran Unionist Party of Kirlawa, and hoped that Kirlawa would join the Imperial Commonwealth soon, which has recently expanded to include Mordusia.
Samuel said he looked forward to working with his father over the coming year and learning the ropes for when he takes over the Party. He said, 'I am excited to see if we can also win the Seat on the Security Council, I know the RCP did great things with our friends in Istalia when we held it before.'
Heir Calls for World Assembly and Security Council Action on Slavery
The Heir to the Youk Marquessate in Yodukan, Samuel Weston, has launched a scathing attack on the Republic of Saridan and Vanuku for their complicity, sanctioning and participation in the slave trade.
The modern world accepts that slavery is a great evil and there are many international documents that denounce it and make it illegal. The current prime example is the Global Emancipation Treaty and its 12 signatories, including Vorona which once supported and traded in slaves.
He issued a call for the World Congress Anti Slavery Office, established by Resolution 25, to lead the charge against Saridan and Vanuku. The Royalists of Luthori have promised legislation and swift action if the 2 nations do not move to outlaw the trade and ownership of slaves within the year.
He said, 'When Luthori sat on the Security Council, we worked with the Repubblica Istaliana; Baltusia and Federal Republic of Hutori to pass Resolution 22 against Vorona, and after immense political pressure, they outlawed slavery. We worked with the Repubblica Istaliana to oppose slavery at every turn, including in the Yeudish Republic of Beiteynu, which also outlawed slavery because of this. The Council needs to be a force for good once more, it needs to combat slavery across Terra.'
This will be a center government, the clear need for change combined with respect for our coalition partners. I want to humbly thank the men and women who voted for my party.
White Rose Suffer Biggest Defeat in 74 Years
The White Rose Alliance holds just over 1/4 of the seats in the Imperial Diet after the Royalists suffered their worst election results since May 4309 and the Moderates had their worst result since June 4359. The Moderates overtook the Royalists in terms of seats as well, on 76 to their 44, for a combined total of 120 of 445 seats. The Moderates took 16.99% of the vote and the Royalists took 9.9%, for an Alliance total of 26.89%.
Multiple Cabinet proposals have been made since the SDP won the most seats but the HDU took over the Governor-Generalship. New Royalist Leader, Marquis Samuel Weston, who is the 5th Marquis of the Youk Marquessate in Yodukan to lead the Royalists since their political inception in 4216, said, 'I am disappointed by the result of course, my father left the office he had held through 8 elections, and we suffered our worst defeat in three quarters of a century. We will take time to learn from these results and review our manifesto.'
White Rose Form Coalition with Social Democratic Party
The White Rose Alliance have rejected proposals from the HDU and the Moralists, and opted to join the Social Democratic Party in a majority Coalition, with the Royalists giving up the Chancellorship to Frederick Coombes.
The Marquis' sister, Sharon Stinson, is going to serve as Foreign Secretary whilst Kelly Walker will serve as Defence Secretary. The pair have promised a full review of current foreign relations, defence contract and participation in multiple organisations, with one rumour being Ms Stinson opposes the Northern Council.
Foreign Secretary of Luthori, Sharon Stinson
The SDP hold the Departments of; Health & Social Services, Trade & Industry, the Treasury and the Home Office. The SDP lead the Coalition, holding the office of Chancellor and Imperial Seal-Bearer. The Moderates hold the Departments of; Food & Agriculture, Education & Culture and the Justice Department.
The Royalists hold the Departments of; Science & Technology, Environment & Tourism, the MoD and the Foreign Office. Frederick Stinson will continue to lead the Royalists in the Diet, and Marquis Samuel has announced a Royalists conference in Youk next year, 2 years ahead of the next election.
Secretary Hosts Event for Luthori Delegation to Lourennian Open
Harold Henderson, the Environment and Tourism Secretary, has held a celebration in Fort William ahead of the Lourennian Open, which the Department have confirmed they will fully fund the tournament participation with a grant to the Luthori Golf Union (LGU)
Luthori's best chances stand with Zack Merritt and Olivia Chapman, although the LGU have said they expect all participants to perform well given the increase in funding and training facilities since the first ever Open which Luthori participated in with Lourenne, Istalia, Selucia, Kanjor, and Malivia, held at Orchid Briers.
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