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Conservative Party
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Established | 1920
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Economic ideology | Neo-liberal capitalism
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Social ideology | Conservative
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Party leader | Alan Laver
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The Conservative Party of Manhattan Prime is one of the two parties dominant at the moment in Manhattan Prime, rivaling the Liberal Party, although many smaller parties exist.
[edit] Stances on issues
[edit] 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.
[edit] Social issues
- Gay marriage: Strongly Oppose
- Drugs – All forms illegal apart from 'social drugs' (coffee, alcohol, tobacco).
- Welfare: Limited, believe citizens should earn their way in life.
- Education – Support private schools and oppose grants for 'free-loading' students.
[edit] Foreign policy
- Diplomacy: War only as a last resort
- Joining the United Nations: Opposes, want to maintain Manhattanite sovereignty.
- Religious beliefs: Pro separation of church and state.