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Phillips: No More Whispers, I Want Unification
President of the Republic becomes latest figure to back plans to create a single party representing Kalistan's left
Kaliburg, Ananto
January 15, 4107


The re-elected President of the Republic makes his position clear

As President Rowan Phillips was re-elected unopposed and Labour and the Socialists once again secured all 750 seats in the National Assembly, it became clear that negotiations to merge the two dominant parties in Kalistan would begin. Though many have been reporting that leading figures on both sides had been preparing an arrangement for months, President Phillips used his victory speech as an opportunity to make his position apparent.

Comrades, we have done it! Once again, the red flag flies high in Kalistan! I am privileged to stand in front of you as your President once more and I hope that I am just the first in a long line of left-wing Kalistani leaders. The passing of the Libertarian Socialist Agenda in the run-up to this vote, reaffirms this government's commitment to the cause of ethical socialism and the dual economy. I can only thank the Socialist Party for their fantastic support on the bill and in the election as a whole.

Now, that brings me to the focus of my address. As well as serving as President, I also serve as the Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and the parties most senior elected official; therefore, my views and my public comments hold a large sway. I want to use that power to make something very clear, and it pertains to our relationship with the SP, there should be no more whispers, I want unification. In spite of our marvelous success in recent times, there was a lengthy period where the Left did not control the government of Kalistan. We have to ensure that we do everything in our power to prevent that happening again. In my view, that means unifying the two parties into Left Kalistan.

It's a poorly kept secret, I understand, that we have been pursuing this matter for a while now. Hopefully, my statement today, combined with that of the Premier will path the way for an official deal to be secured. Long live the Left!

Though no definite time scale has been adopted, the Labour Central Committee is already believed to have made contact with their Socialist counterparts. With no immediate pressure and agreement on most issues, negotiations are unlikely to be drawn out unnecessarily.