At 22:00 BST, polls closed on the Mercia-Lurk April 2020 General Election, the first democratic exercise to occur in the Diarchal State since it’s revival in the last month. All expected a close race between the National Liberal Party, the oldest Mercian political organisation, and the Green Party, which included many key members of the Mercian Provisional Government that held power before the election was called.
The results were called immediately following the close of the polls. With a turnout of 20 votes, the results were as follows:
Eco-Socialist Party – 03 votes – 15% – 1 Seat
Green Party – 06 votes – 30% – 3 Seats
National Liberal Party – 11 votes – 55% – 5 Seats
With over half of all ballots cast in favour of the National Liberal Party, the ‘Grand Old Party’ of the Mercian political system assumed victory in the General Election and will be forming the Diarchal Majesties’ Loyal Government in the Mercian Parliament House. The Loyal Opposition of the House will be filled by the Green Party, and the Eco-Socialist MP will be a member of the Unofficial Opposition.
In the aftermath of the General Election results being given, the jubilant National Liberal Party members were interrupted in their celebrations by members of the Green Party, who were naturally upset at the result of the Election. This led to heated argument between Greens and National Liberals about the theological positions of the Mercian Christian Church, specifically regarding gay marriage, a position on which the Mercian Christian Church has held to the Biblical definition since its inception. As a result of this discussion, one prominent Green Party Candidate, Anthony Clark, formerly the Attorney General of the Provisional Government, resigned his candidacy and his Mercian Citizenship. Another prominent Micronationalist, Baron Belcher of Penmine & Spildcastle, also renounced his citizenship and noble titles.
The Mercian Parliament House is due to meet on Friday, when new Members are to be sworn in and the National Liberal Government is expected to make legislative & judicial rehauls to reflect their General Election manifesto.
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