Editing Manhattan

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| '''Established''' || 1920
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| '''Economic ideology''' || Neo-liberal [[wikipedia:Capitalism|capitalism]], but with a healthy welfare state 
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| '''Social ideology''' || Liberal Democratic
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| '''Party leader''' || [[Andrew Cuthbert]]
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The '''Liberal Party''' of [[Manhattan Prime]] is the current party in power under the Cuthbert Administration. It is one of the two parties dominant at the moment in Manhattan Prime, rivaling the [[Manhattan Conservative Party|Conservative Party]], although many smaller parties exist.

== Stances on issues ==

===Economy===

*Economic regulation: Mininal government interference, follows Laissez-faire model. 

*Income tax: Flat rate, medium percentage 

*Unemployment rate: Concentrated effort to encorage tourism in order to create jobs and bring in money. 

===Social issues===

*Abortion: Support a woman's right to choose – Pro-choice 

*Death penalty: Opposes 

*Euthanasia: Neutral 

*Gay marriage: Supports 

*Drugs – Cannibis use legalised in special ‘café’s’ only, strict punishments for harder drugs and dealers. 

*Welfare: Reserved for people who cannot help themselves 

*Education – One of the Party's main focuses under Cuthbert. Supports free education for all and have abolished university tuition fees and set up a system of Government grants for university students. 

===Foreign policy===

*Diplomacy: Very important, War only as a last resort 

*Immigration: Only in cases of seeking genuine asylum from danger 

*Joining the United Nations: Opposes, want to maintain Manhattanite sovereignty. 

*Religious beliefs: Pro separation of church and state, but believe in freedom to choose faith and freedom of worship. 


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[[Category:Political parties]] [[Category:Manhattan Prime]]