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Nationalists gain Edge in National Assembly
Orthodox position declared to be "Out of Fashion" in Institutional Party
Kaliburg, Grand Duchy of Ananto
November 19, 5583


Dame Dianne Bolton, of Addisjah, in line to become next Chancellor of the Empire

In a stunning election, the Nationalist Faction of the Institutional Party of Kalistan has gained a majority of the National Assembly.  This faction, led capably by Dame Dianne Bolton of Addisjah, Duchy of Vrassa, is set to ask the Empress for the Right to form a new Government that will help it promote proposals preferred by the Nationalists.

"Since this Athosia refugee crisis has happened, very little has been done by the Downs Administration to pursue legitimate Kalistani interests in that poor country," said Dame Bolton.  "How long will we continue to serve as a safe place for their refugees, fishing people out of the stream, without addressing why they are being thrown in the stream in the first place? That old position is oout of fashion: it's out of fashion at Wilson House, and it's out of fashion here in the National Assembly."  Dame Bolton's comments were widely applauded by the Majority, who individually all agreed that she is the person for the job. She also noted a looming potential crisis with rising fascism in Kundrati.

Sir Downs, for his part, agreed to abide by the election results which swept his faction out of power and saw more than 30 seats shift from the Orthodox (or internationalist) faction to the Nationalists across the Empire, most notably in Ananto and Suldanor, which is facing the brunt of the Immigrant Crisis.  "We have done as our Empress has commanded us in all aspects," said Sir Downs.  "And for many, it appears that this was not enough.  We will continue to work to move Her Imperial Majesty's Fiat into policy along with the Nationalist factions, and will serve where they need us."

Changes to the government are not common in Kalistan, especially after the passage of the Single Party Act, but they are not unheard of.  "I feel confident that most of us will keep our jobs," said Her Imperial Majesty's Minister for Science and Technology.  "We serve at the pleasure of Her Imperial Majesty, and it is Her Imperial Majesty's decision whether to replace us or keep us in place.  I stand ready to work with the next Chancellor, whether it remain Sir Downs or Dame Bolton."

The Gaduri Delegates, who had been in coalition with the Orthodox faction, will likely continue to work in Opposition, though the two Minister seats occupied by Gaduri delegates, Internal Affairs and Food and Agriculture, are expected to remain with the Gaduri faction whatever happens with the rest of the Cabinet.

Her Imperial Majesty is expected to make a decision by the end of December.


Breakdown of new National Assembly after recent elections, with Orthodox on the Left and Nationalist on the Right.