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Jun 10 2014, 11:41 AM
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"I considered a Referendum" admits Prime Minister on Same-Sex Marriage during PMQ's
 The Prime Minister faced his first PMQ's as the man being questioned today
12:49 - 5th January 2027
PMQ's - Attack the Social Democrats, talk about a policy, attack the Social Democrats, talk some more about policy, attack the Social Democrats. That was the theme running in Prime Minister's Questions today, the Leader of the Opposition (or Acting, for the next 5 days anyway) mainly focused on the Hospital and GP charges which he dubbed the Hospital Tax and the GP Tax which the Prime Minister rebutted.
However, it wasn't all about attacking the Social Democrats in PMQ's today. Questions were asked on a wide range of topics including the War of Words with Carpathia, the Responsible Electricity Usage Charge, Polls and election speculation and even Same-Sex Marriage where the Prime Minister revealed a shocking thought process.
He stated that he had "considered a referendum" when negotiating the Coalition Agreement policy on Same-Sex Marriage, which if it had happened would be the first time that a Referendum has been called on a social issue and not one of constitutional importance. The Prime Minister clearly didn't want to open the floodgates on referendums, considering how many referendums are already scheduled for this parliament, however with a referendum pledged on a Basic Income Guarantee which could be argued as a Social Issue has the convention already been broken?
"Not quite" says constitutional expert Professor Samuel Haines, Professor Haines argues that until referendum legislation has actually been passed then the convention will remain in tact. However, with the Prime Minister stating that he does not want to be the Prime Minister that wants to "break that convention" does this mean the Basic Income Guarantee isn't going to happen?
If Prosperitas has anything to say about it, that convention will be broken. However, the Prime Minister could consider abstaining or voting against the Basic Income Guarantee referendum to argue that he didn't break the convention himself?
Back to PMQ's however and we saw Harold Hawthorne look cool and relaxed as if he was absolutely at home in the role of leader, whilst Richard Milton tried his hardest to get the Prime Minister to look weak, pathetic or a poor leader it certainly didn't work as he had an answer for every question posed to him.
The chamber was full with laughter after the Prime Minister suggested that the Social Democrats had no policies, which even the seasoned Speaker Helen Bradshaw had some trouble managing. Another outburst was from newly elected No2TheState MP Jack Kay who shouted his question to the Prime Minister, on whether his election was a clear signal that Parliament and the State should be abolished. The Prime Minister hit back at the Newly elected MP, with the old saying of "floating like a butterfly, sting like a bee" when he said that voters had only elected Mr Kay because of the Social Democrats failing in government.
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Jun 10 2014, 02:46 PM
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Legislation Overload in Parliament
 Parliament has been busy debating and voting legislation at very different stages of the process.
22:32 - 5th January 2027
PARLIAMENT - The People's Chamber has been working overtime today following the first PMQ session to power through the masses of legislation beginning to form. MP's have been voting on legislation at all stages as well as the Leader of the House introducing five more pieces of legislation.
Instead of boring you with a load of facts and figures, Aurentina today will simply state in short what has happened today in Parliament.
Legislation moving on to the Senate
- Repeal: Electricity Responsibility Usage Act
- Welfare (Single Cash Benefit Payment) Act
Legislation moving from Second Vote to Third Vote in the People's Chamber
- First Amendment to the Referendum Act
- Healthcare Access Charge Act
- Railways & Franchising Act
Legislation Introduced to the People's Chamber and waiting for Preliminary Vote
- Trade Union (Restrictions & Responsibilities) Act - Introducing sweeping new restrictions on Trade Unions including the requirement for a 50% turnout for strike ballots
- Local Communities Act - Introducing the Communities Charge, Sustainability Charge and other local project funding
- Access to Higher Education (Tuition Fees) Act - Increasing Tuition Fee caps for domestic and international students
- Third Amendment to the Employment Rights Act - Introducing the Job Commitment Bonus & compulsory work for welfare claimants when given the opportunity.
- Great Repeal: Economic and Environmental Regulations - Over 1500 out of date Economic and Environmental regulations to be repealed
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Jun 11 2014, 06:32 AM
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Social Democrats elect Emily Marsden to Leader of the Social Democrats!
 Dark Horse Emily Marsden elected as Leader of the Social Democrats!.
22:01 - 10th January
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS - It was a tight election, that ultimately came down to between seasoned MP and former cabinet member Bobby Dalton and Newly elected Backbencher Emily Marsden. Whilst MP's overwhelmingly voted in favour of Bobby Dalton, members of the party and the remaining MP's voted in their droves for Emily Marsden a newcomer with little political baggage.
Not many MP's go from Backbencher to Leader of the Party in just over a month, however the new Leader of the Opposition has defied the odds to do this. Many commenators were expecting the experienced Bobby Dalton however clearly the members of the party wanted to move on from the old guard.
We expect a formal statement from the new Leader of the Opposition soon.
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Jun 11 2014, 08:34 AM
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"Return to Core Values" - Emily Marsden on Social Democrat Leadership Victory
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10:01 - 11th January
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS - Following a shocker of a night, the newly elected Leader of the Opposition released a victory speech online this morning setting out her vision for the Social Democrats.
"It has been a hard campaign, may I thank all the other candidates but also thank the members of the Social Democrats for making history" was the opening line of the speech and she did make history as the first backbencher to become a leader of a political party within one year of election. Miss Marsden, who stood on a platform of reform and a return to the "core values" of Social Democrats is expected to put forward a new direction for the Social Democrats that will not only appeal to their core voters but also the crucial voters that they lost to the Conservatives at the last election.
"I will not deny this will be hard, there will be painful times for the Social Democrats ahead" she warned however she was the first to say what many members had begun to think with stating "We've lost the election, now we move on and get back out there fighting for Aurentine Citizens with a radical new vision for the country.
She did not outline what this new vision would be but she promised to deliver an alternative government agreement, similar to that of the Coalition in style only. In substance she argued that the Alternative would be "radically different, costed and a genuine choice for voters".
She didn't announce a date for this alternative agreement to be published, she did say however that she had already begun striking out policies that didn't work for "her" Social Democrats rumoured to include a commitment to freeze Corporation Tax.
The Prime Minister reportedly called Miss Marsden in the night to congratulate her on the victory and reports suggest that he is "eager" to begin debate with her.
With the eyes of the Social Democrats, and it's MP's & Senators who were not her "natural supporters", on her she needs to meet the expectations for her. Including, taking the fight back to the Conservatives and fighting the county elections and winning five county councils.
Pollsters have predicted that the new leadership choice will provide a jump for the Social Democrats, however it will be completely down to Miss Marsden how she turns that jump into continuous momentum. Miss Marsden will be hoping that she can draw a line over the former Social Democrat government with her re-launch of the Social Democrats.
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Jun 11 2014, 12:12 PM
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Marsden offers full Electoral Pact with Green Party
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18:41 - 11th January
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS - Newly Elected Social Democrat Leader Emily Marsden wasted no time in making an impact with her election. After meeting with top party officials she announced that she intended to offer the Green Party of Aurentina a full Electoral Pact both in Parliament and in elections.
The move has been met with some criticism from former cabinet members, including the Former Acting-Leader Richard Milton who said that "the wrong thing to do is change the Social Democrat DNA". However, Marsden dismissed the criticisms arguing that the only way to defeat the Conservatives was to convince their former supporters that they were willing to change and the only way to fully utilise the left was to unite the left against the real threat to the nation.
Marsden released a short statement which you can read below:
"The Social Democrats voted for change, the people voted for change. I am going to deliver that change, and the first fundamental change is to end the politics of division that has plagued our country for years. Therefore, I propose we end the division of the left and offer a full electoral alliance with the Green Party of Aurentina. We must unite against the threat that is the Conservatives, we must ensure that those who betray the people of Aurentina like Prosperitas are never trusted with high office again.
I propose that the Social Democrats and Green Party of Aurentina work towards a common goal, that goal is defeating the Conservatives in 2029.
We cannot start soon enough"
Whilst the Green Party hasn't responded to the offer, it has certainly piqued the interest of it's members who have flocked to social media generally supportive of the move.
What is for sure is that this has the potential to disrupt the flow of politics that we have had for decades, is that a good thing?
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Jun 11 2014, 06:55 PM
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"No means No" - PM remains defiant on Hospital and GP charges despite Social Democrat pleas
 The Prime Minister was up against Emily Marsden for the first time today
13:09 - 12th January 2027
PMQ's - It was certainly different from last week, a new Leader of the Opposition and a whole new approach of questioning the Prime Minister. It was certainly less of an attack on the Prime Minister and more of the approach that you could relate to a concerned parent, finding out what their child had been up to at school the last week.
However, the mood didn't stop the Prime Minister from making a few jibes at the expense of the Social Democrats including calling the former Acting-Leader Richard Milton by his name in response to his question saying he missed him. The Speaker, whilst finding the response amusing asked the Prime Minister to amend his answer and continue.
It wasn't what could really be described as an exciting session, there was less questions than usual due to the longer time of the Leader of the Opposition asking the Prime Minister questions. There was however, one stand out moment for Emily Marsden where commentators are saying she caught the Prime Minister unaware and that was with her last question where she asked whether the Prime Minister would drop his Hospital and GP Charges dubbed the Hospital Tax and GP Tax after him admitting that prisoners wouldn't have to pay the charge, whilst victims would be required.
The Prime Minister, although seemingly calm and rebutting the question confidently, looked unsure of himself after she forced the Prime Minister to admit that prisoners would not be charged for visits to the Hospital and/or the Prison GP.
Bar the traditional spar between the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, the few questions from backbenchers were rather lacking with the most memorable questions being that of the former Social Democrat Acting Leader of which we have already covered.
What most commentators and citizens have been interested in however, is the reaction to Emily Marsden for her first PMQ's as Leader of the Opposition. Commentators have suggested that she looked "in control, confident and state like" as she questioned the Prime Minister which most citizens asked by Aurentina Today did pick up on.
Lionel Hurtz, a 43 year old father of three said that the performance of the new Social Democrat Leader was an "improvement from the previous leaders".
Nicola Matthews, a 19 year old University Student said that the Social Democrat Leader had been "calm and collected" and this "reflected well on her standing as a potential Prime Minister"
Commentators have been suggesting that the Social Democrats will see a post-leader bounce in the polls and that the Social Democrats will need to maintain this bounce to remain competitive. Especially in the Regional Assembly Elections set for March, however polls will not be released till the 5th Febuary 2027 so it's unknown how big the bounce will be however most pollsters are indicating that the bounce could be anywhere between 3% and 9%.
A higher bounce, could see the Social Democrats topping the polls for the first time since 2024 and would be a major endorsement of Emily Marsden and her new direction for the Social Democrats. Yesterday, Aurentina Today reported that the Social Democrats had offered a full electoral pact with the Green Party. Most Green Party officials were waiting till after PMQ's to judge her performance, however it is unlikely the Green Party will mark her down for her performance today considering the position she is coming from.
You can read the full Parliamentary record of Prime Minister's Questions here.
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Jun 11 2014, 07:28 PM
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Green Party agrees to form "Full Electoral Pact" with Social Democrats
 Green Party Leader and MP John Lowlen puts out Social Democrat - Green Alliance Details
19:21 - 15th January 2027
SOCIAL DEMOCRATS - It was an unexpected move by Emily Marsden to offer an electoral pact with the Green Party of Aurentina, she has faced criticism from within her own party of abandoning Social Democrat guiding rules stating that it would not form any such deals.
However, the Green Party took the offer of an electoral pact seriously. Green Party Officials met with high ranking Social Democrats to discuss the pact, and what would be expected of both parties. The results are certainly an exciting indicator for what could happen in the next election, there were roughly 30 to 40 seats where the vote had been split between the Social Democrats and the Greens which allowed for other parties to sneak through and gain seats.
So, for the Social Democrats it's certainly important to try avoid this at the 2029 election. They estimate that if the vote between the Social Democrats and Green Party had not been split, the Social Democrats could have just clung on to power being the biggest party ahead of the Conservatives.
Details of the Electoral Alliance were revealed today to include the following measures:
- The Electoral Pact was to be a binding agreement valid until 2032, where both parties will be able to request an extension if both parties agree.
- Green Party Candidates would not stand where it is "beyond reasonable doubt" that their presence could threaten the election of Social Democrats candidates.
- Social Democrat Candidates would not stand where it is "beyond reasonable doubt" that their presence could threaten the election of Green Party candidates.
- The Electoral Pact will cover National, County and all other elections between 2027 and 2032
- If, the Social Democrats ever fall short of a majority they will approach the Green Party of Aurentina first to begin Coalition negotiations.
Emily Marsden, Leader of the Social Democrats praised the deal saying that together both parties would work to "chuck out the Conservatives" and deliver the "progressive and fair government that Aurentina wants".
When asked if she would be willing to approach the Liberal Party and Prosperitas over a future electoral pact, she seemed dismissive of the idea by stating "I have always viewed the Liberals as being closer to the Conservatives then the Social Democrats, however I absolutely rule out any electoral pact with Prosperitas at least until 2032."
If you'd asked the Social Democrats if they would be willing to join an alliance with Prosperitas last year, there would have been little signs of opposition. However, now even the party leadership is ruling out the idea of such an alliance.
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Jun 12 2014, 12:01 AM
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Same-Sex Marriage Legislation passes through to third vote in the People's Chamber
 Same-Sex Marriage Legislation passes another hurdle in the People's Chamber
19:21 - 19th January 2027
PARLIAMENT - The Marriage (Same-Sex Couples) Act passed through the secondary vote with relative ease, with multiple MP's from the Conservatives failing to appear in the chamber in protest at the legislation.
Conservative MP's argue that it the proposal for Same-Sex Marriage was not in the Conservative Manifesto, therefore they are not obliged to vote in favour of the legislation. This has angered many Prosperitas MP's who have been forced to vote in favour of Conservative Party policy yet Conservative MP's are not willing to back the policy of Prosperitas.
The Prime Minister, who has been trying to mediate the dispute between the Conservatve and Prosperitas MP's by pointing that out that the Coalition Agreement guarantees that every MP has a free vote, away from the whipping from the government. However, he has criticised MP's who have failed to turn up to vote and debate for and against the legislation saying that the legislation was a "crucial policy" that must be decided by all sides including Conservative MP's.
Commentators are expecting that the legislation will pass through the People's Chamber before meeting severe delaying tactics and amendments in the Senate. In the Senate, the Conservatives hold sixty seats in the Senate. For legislation to pass through the Senate easily it may require a Coalition of the Willing to pass the legislation through, despite opinion polls suggesting that the majority of the public back the proposal.
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Jun 12 2014, 07:38 AM
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"Make Tax Easier" recommends Report
 The Institute of Tax Reform urged reforms to make tax easier to understand
19:21 - 22nd January 2027
The Institute of Tax Reform has released a report calling for the tax system to be simplified to be easier to understand, saying the current tax regime was "confusing and over-complicated" for citizens. Official reports also reveal that in the tax year 2026-2027 which is due to end on the 1st April 2027 that there have been over 15,000 cases of tax being wrongly charged.
Conservatives have been calling for reform for years, with the Prime Minister committed to reducing taxes there will be significant pressure applied onto him by his own members to reform the whole tax regime. It is unknown however whether Prosperitas would back tax reform in it's most fundamental nature, however both the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition have released statements on the report both supporting the idea of tax reform and simplification.
The Prime Minister said:
"Tax in Aurentina must be simplified, it must be reduced and it must be reformed. I look forward to reviewing the whole report by the Institute of Tax Reform, I will speak with the Deputy-Prime Minister on whether her party would back reform on a larger scale following the recommendations of the Institute of Tax Reform."
Meanwhile the Leader of the Opposition stated:
"Our Tax Regime has become muddled in exemptions for the rich, confusing codes and taxes without the support of the public. The Social Democrats will put forward proposals to reform the tax system to make it more transparent, fair and equal for every citizen of Aurentina. We will review the report from the ITR and deliver our proposals soon, I look forward to working with the Prime Minister to make our tax regime easier to understand for citizens."
Whilst not in the Coalition Agreement, Prosperitas will be likely to demand a concession for their backing of any Conservative proposals. Concession proposals could be further constitutional reform, including the abolition of Winner's Bonuses in the People's Chamber and the Senate.
We'll bring you more as we know!
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Jun 13 2014, 12:50 AM
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University of Bessledort tops Aurentina Rankings
 The University of Bessledort was ranked the #1 University in Aurentina following sweeping results
19:21 - 30th January 2027
EDUCATION - The University of Bessledort, whilst being one of the oldest Universities in Aurentina it hasn't always been the most successful. Until today, when the Education Standards Authority released it's top 10 list of Universities in Aurentina. Despite the ESA being primarily concerned with primary and secondary education, it investigates Universities yearly and evaluates it's performance off five key indicators.
These five indicators are Academic Performance, Teaching Quality, Student Satisfaction, Engaging Learning Material and High Standards in University Maintenance.
In 2026, the University of Bessledort saw a sweeping increase in undergraduates leaving University with top degrees which allowed it to claim the top spot. In comparison to 2025, where the University of Bessledort can third behind Asenal University of Business & Finance and the Brockford University of Technology & Science there have been improvements across the board.
The Education Standards Authority issues a mark for each indicator, these range from 5 meaning "Unacceptable" to 1 meaning "Outstanding". In 2025, the University of Bessledort was awarded a 2,2,1,2,1 this is in comparison to 2026 where it received a full set of 1's alongside the other top three Universities.
What set the University of Bessledort apart from others was the "engaging learner experience and exceptional facilities to allow for personal and interpersonal development" according to the ESA.
With the introduction of legislation in the People's Chamber, recently passing it's preliminary vote that would allow the cap on Tuition Fees to be raised naturally there has been speculation on what the top Universities would charge for it's courses following the changes.
The University of Bessledort has stated it intends to "evaluate each individual course" and charge an amount that is "good for value" instead of setting a flat tuition fee for each course like most Universities opt-for.
In other news, University applications in Aurentina have increased for the fifth year in a row despite the new legislation it seems that students are determined to advance in Education.
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Jun 13 2014, 08:47 AM
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Prime Minister announces "monumental" Maglev Railway Deal
 The Prime Minister announced that the estimated cost was $120 Billion.
12:31 - 3rd February 2027
AURENTINA - Today, the Prime Minister announced to Parliament a deal that would change the future of transportation in Aurentina forever. We were all expecting a proposal from the Prime Minister for a new high-speed rail project but none were expecting a proposal of this scale.
In a statement to the People's Chamber, the Prime Minister announced the deal which would have a huge effect on the economy and the future of Aurentina.
The Full Statement can be found below:
"Honourable Members, today I announce something unexpected. I will announce the biggest project that Aurentina has ever engaged in, this project will have a massive effect on the economy. In the Coalition Agreement, the Conservative Party and Prosperitas agreed to publish proposals for a high-speed rail network expected for the end of this Parliament. We are delivering a Maglev National Line with the help of Paciun Intercontinental Rail to be built in two phases over the course of ten years.
This proposal, which shall provide clear economic and environmental benefits for the nation has been predicted to cost $120 billion. The deal with Paciun Intercontinental Rail will see Aurentina foot 50% of the costs whilst retaining 78% of the profits, this is a good deal for Aurentina and it's citizens and we will introduce legislation to allow construction to begin as soon as possible. Therefore, after my statement has concluded the Leader of the Chamber will introduce the Slipstream Maglev Rail Act which will face a Preliminary vote in the next twenty four hours.
I hereby commend this statement, and the government report to the Chamber"
Leader of the Opposition Emily Marsden treaded carefully following the announcement saying that the Social Democrats would weigh up the economic benefits, look at the costs and vote in a way that reflected the value for money of the project. She stated that the project could "not get a free pass" and would require the commitment of all major parties, whilst she did not indicate whether the Social Democrats would back the project it is highly expected that they will vote in favour of the legislation.
The Deputy-Prime Minister stated that Prosperitas supported the proposals in full and would back them in Parliament, it is expected therefore that the government will push to get the legislation through before the year ends.
We can expect a range of tough debates and hear a lot of promises regarding the project.
The Proposal can be found below...

The Government report indicates that the black line will be phase one, whilst the blue line will be phase two.
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PM indicates he's considering using Joint Session Powers on Maglev Rail Proposal
 The Prime Minister yesterday announced the project would cost roughly $120 Billion including trains, construction of the line and the construction of new County Hubs.
10:05 - 4th February 2027
AURENTINA - It's not even been twenty four hours since the project was announced and we've had a major development, government sources whilst we cannot verify this information have leaked that the Prime Minister is considering calling a Joint Session of Parliament to "fast-track" the legislation through Parliament.
The power to call a Joint Session, was last utilised in 1933, is a long forgotten power of the government to hold a motion vote in both the People's Chamber and the Senate for both chambers to come together and take a piece of legislation through the whole legislative process within one day instead of several months.
If the Prime Minister did decided to call a Joint-Session of both the 800 MP's and 125 Senators, the Conservatives alone would make up 465 of the available votes which is nearly enough to unilaterally win any situation. However, as the project is expected to cut through the consticuency's of many MP's it is expected that some will rebel against in the government in protest to the route or cost of the route.
Whilst leaked information Indicates that the Prime Minister has not made his mind up on legislation, the following news brought out members of Opposition parties to criticise the move. Leader of the Opposition Emily Marsden said the idea of a Joint Session was "lacking in judgement" and an excuse for the government to "push it's agenda" across Aurentina. Whilst, the leader of the Green Party of Aurentina has already said that every Green MP and Senator whilst applauding the environmental benefits it would bring the damage to the environment initially was unacceptable thus they would be voting against the proposal.
If the Prime Minister does use his power to call a Joint Session, it will be his first of three allowed by law and parliamentary procedure of this term. He could in theory bring two more pieces of legislation into their own Joint Session, it is understood that whilst Senior Conservatives are pushing for this use of power the Prosperitas Members of the Cabinet are warning against "appearing to be tyrannical".
Officially, the project has been named Slipstream and is due to begin as soon as legislation has been approved. Meaning, if the Prime Minister did decide to call a Joint Session the legislation could be law by the end of the week.
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Social Democrats bounce back in Polls however Conservatives stay out in front
 The Social Democrat "bounce" happened, yet the Conservatives remain in front
14:25 - 5th February 2027
OPINION POLLS - Conservatives will be relieved today to find that they're still on top of the Opinion Polls a month on, considering the Social Democrat leadership change and many unpopular policies being introduced into Parliament. On the 5th January 2027, YouSay stated that if a vote was held that the Conservatives would receive a 38% share of the vote. Today, the poll indicated that support remained at 38% for the Conservatives.
However, five polls have been held since then (With the results only becoming public now) which show that there had been a significant tightening of the polls since the 5th January. With the Social Democrats even pulling ahead, on what is predicted to have been taken roughly around the first PMQ's that Emily Marsden took part in as Leader of the Opposition, this certainly will have Conservatives worried over the next month with County Elections due to take place on the 28th March 2027 the next poll will be significantly closer to voting day and if the Social Democrats have pulled out in front it will be damaging.
The Social Democrats, who despite the drop back to previous levels, will secretly be pleased with the poll results released today which showed for the first time since 2024 that more people would back the Social Democrats with numbers officially putting them at 37% to the Conservatives 33% before dropping to 34% and then equal again before returning to 2nd place.
Another significant development is the rise of the Green Party and fall of the Liberal Party, with recent media exposure the Green Party seems to have benefitted from the "Marsden Bounce" and has maintained that level of support in the polls since. Seemingly, at the expense of the Liberal Party and Prosperitas.
Prosperitas however has received a bruising from the latest poll, which put them at 15% at their lowest point before returning back to previous levels. Senior Prosperitas Members will be watching the reaction of the Deputy-Prime Minister carefully as her party slowly begins to tumble down the Opinion Polls.

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PM announces a Joint Session of Parliament for Maglev Legislation - 8th February
 The Maglev Project is estimated to cost $120 Billion to construct - Aurentina to contribute $60 billion
14:25 - 6th February 2027
MAGLEV - The Prime Minister has called for a Joint Session of Parliament to pass crucial legislation to approve the Maglev project, he has called a provisional date as the 8th February with proceedings beginning at 9am and not to finish until 10pm.
In the Joint Session, the Maglev Legislation will go through the whole legislative process within one day and all other legislation scheduled for the 8th including the Marriage (Same Sex Marriage) legislation will be re-scheduled.
MP's from across the chamber have criticised the move saying that it is "rushing crucial legislation" and also delaying other legislation that has been in Parliament for months which has been described by the Leader of the Opposition as "unacceptable".
It is expected that the legislation will be approved, however it is unknown how the Social Democrats, Liberals and the Independent representatives will vote. The Leader of the Opposition Emily Marsden has said that the project must have "spending controls" and vowed not to allow it to be given a "free pass" if the Social Democrats form the next government.
The Conservatives and Prosperitas are the only parties to have publicly backed the proposal, with the Social Democrats giving mixed signals, the Greens downright opposing the legislation, Liberals not giving any position, the Independents expected to support but not confirmed and the No2TheState Representatives will vote against any proposal.
With the backing of the Conservatives and Prosperitas it is likely the legislation will pass through the Parliament, however there will be pushes by all parties to amend the legislation in some way. The Prime Minister has opposed any amendments saying the legislation is set, it is expected that he will motion for the Committee of Amendment stage to be skipped during the Joint Session.
This is the first time in over 90 years that a Joint Session has been called, it is expected that now the Prime Minister has called one joint session that he will utilise the other two that will be legally available to him. It is unknown what legislation this would be used on however.
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Jun 13 2014, 11:43 PM
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Social Democrats to support Maglev Project
 Emily Marsden confirmed that Social Democrat MP's and Senators would be instructed to vote in Favour
15:57 - 7th February 2027
MAGLEV - Leader of the Opposition Emily Marsden confirmed today to a gathering of the press that she would ask Social Democrat Representatives to vote in favour of the Maglev Project put forward by the Consperitas Coalition Government.
She spoke to the press, for roughly fifteen minutes before taking questions from reporters. In her speech, she said that she was "lending her support to the government" on the Maglev Project however she gave a caution that if costs started to "spiral out of control" or it became clear that the project "didn't have the support of the people" she would look again at the commitment of support from the Social Democrats.
The Project, which has divided Opposition parties in Parliament has been criticised by the Green Party as being as equally damaging due to the electrical consumption required to reach such speeds. The announcement that the Social Democrats would support the project has put strains on the newly formed relationship between the Social Democrats and the Greens however it is likely to ensure given the desire by both leaders to ensure the next government does not contain the Conservatives.
Meanwhile, it was confirmed by the Leader of the Chamber Geoffrey Landgraab that on the 8th February 2027 the first Joint Session in over ninety years was to be called. Motions in the Chamber and Senate to call for such a session received the backing of Conservative, Prosperitas and Social Democrat representatives ensuring that the Joint Session will go ahead.
We expect tomorrow to be a momentous occasion, where the People's Chamber and Senate all sit together in the Hall of Decision which hasn't been used for voting since the last Joint Session in the 1930's.
With all three major parties supporting the project, it is unlikely the plan will fail to pass however the main sell will be to the Aurentine public.
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