Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:35 pmNobody supports bringing back austerity lmao
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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 4:35 pmPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 5:51 pmPosted: Tue Jan 12, 2021 6:05 pmPosted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:36 amAgarntrop wrote:Nobody supports bringing back austerity lmao
I mean I'm sure some Tory higher-ups do, and it's just a privately held position.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:39 amEmazia wrote:Jedi Council wrote:Yeah different iteration.
I'll be editing my post in a little while to make a viable Labour Leadership candidate
I personally recommend that you do Defence Secretary as there's going to possibly be some interesting things on the defence front later in the RP, but if you want to do a Labour candidate you can choose to. It's all fine.
Are multiple characters allowed?
If so I would make both, otherwise I'll settle on which one I prefer and go with it
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 12:51 amJedi Council wrote:Emazia wrote:I personally recommend that you do Defence Secretary as there's going to possibly be some interesting things on the defence front later in the RP, but if you want to do a Labour candidate you can choose to. It's all fine.
Are multiple characters allowed?
If so I would make both, otherwise I'll settle on which one I prefer and go with it
Personally, I think that's alright, but it depends on what Agarn says.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 1:55 amJedi Council wrote:Emazia wrote:I personally recommend that you do Defence Secretary as there's going to possibly be some interesting things on the defence front later in the RP, but if you want to do a Labour candidate you can choose to. It's all fine.
Are multiple characters allowed?
If so I would make both, otherwise I'll settle on which one I prefer and go with it
That's allowed.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:34 amIf that's allowed, I might make a second Brexit Party character. One Man Party 
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 2:35 amSao Nova Europa wrote:If that's allowed, I might make a second Brexit Party character. One Man Party
Bit boring but you can
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:31 am
Character Information Sheet
NS Nation Name: Sao Nova Europa
Character Name: Tom (Thomas) Castle
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 58
Character Height: 191 cm
Character Weight: 95 kg
Character Position/Role/Job: Vice-Chairman of the Brexit Party (2019 - )
Appearance:
Character Cons. of Origin: London
Character Cons. of Residence: London
Character Party Affiliation: Brexit Party
Main Strengths: Academic, economist by training, ties to GOP, respected by media and political opponents
Main Weaknesses: Neoliberal, ties with GOP, long stay in the US, not charismatic or anti-establishment, overshadowed by Henderson
Biography:
Born in 21 October 1962 in London to an upper middle class family, Tom Castle had a rather unremarkable childhood. He was a good student but neither a prodigy not a charismatic leader. Following in the steps of his economist by profession father, he studied Economics and Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He earned his MSc and Ph.D. at Economics at that same university, competing his studied in 1986.
Upon the completion of his studies, he would begin authoring articles for a number of economic journals and local financial newspapers while also pursuing an academic career, something aided by the fact of his father being a Professor of Economics himself. In 1997, he eventually managed to become a Professor at the New York University Business School, moving to the United States. While at the US, he would author financial articles for the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times. He would also cultivate ties with GOP politicians and conservative think-tanks.
In recent years, he would write scathing articles about the European Union, blasting it as a socialist superstate. In the British Referendum, he would support Brexit and write in favor of it at the Wall Street Journal. While promoting the cause of Brexit, he would become acquainted with Charles Henderson. Charles asked him if he was interesting in entering politics, hoping that a prominent economist with strong ties to the US conservative movement would give his party gravitas, but Tom initially declined. After Charles left UKIP and founded the Brexit Party, however, Tom was persuaded to join and in 2019 he was named Vice-Chairman.
Other Info:
He is married and has two children.
Political Positions:
Abortion: Pro-life
Brexit: Hard Brexit
Climate Change: Believes market innovation is more effective than government intervention at addressing the problem
Gun Rights: While in the US, he strongly supported gun rights but on the UK he has largely been silent on the issue
Defence: Neoconservative, who supported Western intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan. Want to see an international coalition topple the Iranian, Venezuelan and North Korean regimes.
Energy: He supports all energy industries.
Veterans: Supports increased welfare spending for veterans.
Immigration: Initially a moderate on immigration, in recent years he has embraced a right-wing populist position on immigration. While living in the US, he endorsed publicly Donald Trump and praised his immigration agenda.
Devolution: Supports an English Parliament.
NHS: Privately he supports a complete privatization of the NHS and he has authored in support of free market healthcare while in the United States, but as Brexit Party Vice-Chairman he has stated that he only wishes for a partial privatization of certain services only and hides his true views.
Home Affairs: He wants to see tougher sentences for criminals and supports the use of torture to extract information from terrorists. He is in support of the death penalty.
Same-sex marriage: Opposed.
I have read and accept the rules of the roleplay: Sao Nova Europa
Do Not Remove: 84721
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:34 amSao Nova Europa wrote:
NS Nation Name: Sao Nova Europa
Character Name: Tom (Thomas) Castle
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 58
Character Height: 191 cm
Character Weight: 95 kg
Character Position/Role/Job: Vice-Chairman of the Brexit Party (2019 - )
Appearance:
Character Cons. of Origin: London
Character Cons. of Residence: London
Character Party Affiliation: Brexit Party
Main Strengths: Academic, economist by training, ties to GOP, respected by media and political opponents
Main Weaknesses: Neoliberal, ties with GOP, long stay in the US, not charismatic or anti-establishment, overshadowed by Henderson
Biography:
Born in 21 October 1962 in London to an upper middle class family, Tom Castle had a rather unremarkable childhood. He was a good student but neither a prodigy not a charismatic leader. Following in the steps of his economist by profession father, he studied Economics and Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He earned his MSc and Ph.D. at Economics at that same university, competing his studied in 1986.
Upon the completion of his studies, he would begin authoring articles for a number of economic journals and local financial newspapers while also pursuing an academic career, something aided by the fact of his father being a Professor of Economics himself. In 1997, he eventually managed to become a Professor at the New York University Business School, moving to the United States. While at the US, he would author financial articles for the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times. He would also cultivate ties with GOP politicians and conservative think-tanks.
In recent years, he would write scathing articles about the European Union, blasting it as a socialist superstate. In the British Referendum, he would support Brexit and write in favor of it at the Wall Street Journal. While promoting the cause of Brexit, he would become acquainted with Charles Henderson. Charles asked him if he was interesting in entering politics, hoping that a prominent economist with strong ties to the US conservative movement would give his party gravitas, but Tom initially declined. After Charles left UKIP and founded the Brexit Party, however, Tom was persuaded to join and in 2019 he was named Vice-Chairman.
Other Info:
He is married and has two children.
Political Positions:
Abortion: Pro-life
Brexit: Hard Brexit
Climate Change: Believes market innovation is more effective than government intervention at addressing the problem
Gun Rights: While in the US, he strongly supported gun rights but on the UK he has largely been silent on the issue
Defence: Neoconservative, who supported Western intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan. Want to see an international coalition topple the Iranian, Venezuelan and North Korean regimes.
Energy: He supports all energy industries.
Veterans: Supports increased welfare spending for veterans.
Immigration: Initially a moderate on immigration, in recent years he has embraced a right-wing populist position on immigration. While living in the US, he endorsed publicly Donald Trump and praised his immigration agenda.
Devolution: Supports an English Parliament.
NHS: Supports a complete privatization of the NHS and has authored in support of free market healthcare, but as Brexit Party Vice-Chairman he has stated that he only wishes for a partial privatization and hides his true views.
Home Affairs: He wants to see tougher sentences for criminals and supports the use of torture to extract information from terrorists. He is in support of the death penalty.
Same-sex marriage: Opposed.
I have read and accept the rules of the roleplay: (Your Nation's Name Here)
Do Not Remove: 84721
I can't see any high profile UK politicians supporting a privatisation of the NHS, plus you need to add your name at the bottom.
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 3:36 amDone.
Also on NHS, changed his position to:
"Privately he supports a complete privatization of the NHS and he has authored in support of free market healthcare while in the United States, but as Brexit Party Vice-Chairman he has stated that he only wishes for a partial privatization of certain services only and hides his true views. "
Also on NHS, changed his position to:
"Privately he supports a complete privatization of the NHS and he has authored in support of free market healthcare while in the United States, but as Brexit Party Vice-Chairman he has stated that he only wishes for a partial privatization of certain services only and hides his true views. "
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 4:27 amSao Nova Europa wrote:
NS Nation Name: Sao Nova Europa
Character Name: Tom (Thomas) Castle
Character Gender: Male
Character Age: 58
Character Height: 191 cm
Character Weight: 95 kg
Character Position/Role/Job: Vice-Chairman of the Brexit Party (2019 - )
Appearance:
Character Cons. of Origin: London
Character Cons. of Residence: London
Character Party Affiliation: Brexit Party
Main Strengths: Academic, economist by training, ties to GOP, respected by media and political opponents
Main Weaknesses: Neoliberal, ties with GOP, long stay in the US, not charismatic or anti-establishment, overshadowed by Henderson
Biography:
Born in 21 October 1962 in London to an upper middle class family, Tom Castle had a rather unremarkable childhood. He was a good student but neither a prodigy not a charismatic leader. Following in the steps of his economist by profession father, he studied Economics and Finance at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He earned his MSc and Ph.D. at Economics at that same university, competing his studied in 1986.
Upon the completion of his studies, he would begin authoring articles for a number of economic journals and local financial newspapers while also pursuing an academic career, something aided by the fact of his father being a Professor of Economics himself. In 1997, he eventually managed to become a Professor at the New York University Business School, moving to the United States. While at the US, he would author financial articles for the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times. He would also cultivate ties with GOP politicians and conservative think-tanks.
In recent years, he would write scathing articles about the European Union, blasting it as a socialist superstate. In the British Referendum, he would support Brexit and write in favor of it at the Wall Street Journal. While promoting the cause of Brexit, he would become acquainted with Charles Henderson. Charles asked him if he was interesting in entering politics, hoping that a prominent economist with strong ties to the US conservative movement would give his party gravitas, but Tom initially declined. After Charles left UKIP and founded the Brexit Party, however, Tom was persuaded to join and in 2019 he was named Vice-Chairman.
Other Info:
He is married and has two children.
Political Positions:
Abortion: Pro-life
Brexit: Hard Brexit
Climate Change: Believes market innovation is more effective than government intervention at addressing the problem
Gun Rights: While in the US, he strongly supported gun rights but on the UK he has largely been silent on the issue
Defence: Neoconservative, who supported Western intervention in Iraq and Afghanistan. Want to see an international coalition topple the Iranian, Venezuelan and North Korean regimes.
Energy: He supports all energy industries.
Veterans: Supports increased welfare spending for veterans.
Immigration: Initially a moderate on immigration, in recent years he has embraced a right-wing populist position on immigration. While living in the US, he endorsed publicly Donald Trump and praised his immigration agenda.
Devolution: Supports an English Parliament.
NHS: Privately he supports a complete privatization of the NHS and he has authored in support of free market healthcare while in the United States, but as Brexit Party Vice-Chairman he has stated that he only wishes for a partial privatization of certain services only and hides his true views.
Home Affairs: He wants to see tougher sentences for criminals and supports the use of torture to extract information from terrorists. He is in support of the death penalty.
Same-sex marriage: Opposed.
I have read and accept the rules of the roleplay: Sao Nova Europa
Do Not Remove: 84721
Accepted
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:09 amAnyone interested in an interview with either Charles or Tom?
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 5:56 amSao Nova Europa wrote:Anyone interested in an interview with either Charles or Tom?
>like they could get on an interview
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 6:44 amPosted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 6:48 amPosted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 6:55 amGonna change that
In all seriousness, yes, I know they are irrelevant. But I don't mind it. It's more fun that way; gives you way more liberty lol
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 2:48 amThe Iran stuff is coming up today regardless if the foreign sec is accepted or not. We need to keep this RP alive.
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 7:06 amUNION UNION UNION
Madam Rollings has ONE (1) Union behind her to distribute, going once, going twice, going...
Madam Rollings has ONE (1) Union behind her to distribute, going once, going twice, going...
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:13 amSo is there any room for a Northumbrian nationalist MP
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:40 amNationalist Northumbria wrote:So is there any room for a Northumbrian nationalist MP
No
Posted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:41 amPosted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:35 amPosted: Thu Jan 14, 2021 10:39 amThey are still nowhere near being electable. If you want to do something like that I would recommend the Yorkshire Party since I think they have had strong showings in local elections