Jourdain gives a speech thanking everyone who has supported him over the years
First Minister Dylan Jourdain has announced he will retire at the end of this term. This year marks 50 years since he was first elected as the MP for Fairview Prosperity, a role he would hold for 47 consecutive years. During that time he served in both Government and Opposition front bench roles including both Shadow Minister and Minister of Finance, Opposition Leader and Chancellor. He was elected leader of the Royalist Party in 4442 and became Hutori's 2nd First Minister in 4452. He lead the Royalists through a time where the future of the monarchy did not look very bright, but ensured that it would live on.
Jourdain will remain leader of the Royalist Party until a new leader is chosen after the 4456 elections.
"Hello everyone, thank you all for coming. 50 years ago, I was first elected as the MP for Fairview Prosperity. In my 50 years, I have seen Hutori go through a lot. From a constitutional crisis, to years of socialist rule that dismantled our economy, and even a decade of uncertainty about the future of the Hutorian Throne. Our nation would not have made it through those tough times, if it were not for the hardworking and resiliant Hutorians who put me in the position I am in right now, as your First Minister. My career has been one hell of a ride, however, all good things must come to an end, and at the end of my term, I will be retiring from politics. I want to thank everyone who supported me over the years, and everyone I had the honour of serving beside. There was a time where the Royalist Party was not a powerhouse in Hutorian politics, however, over the last few years, together we have brought pur party back to the top by putting forward common sense policy and truly being the party that works for the people. I know whoever succeeds me will continue working for the people and will bring forward great common sense policies of their own."