National Liberal Party (Bermuda)

National Liberal Party
Founded 1985
Dissolved 2003

The National Liberal Party was a political party in Bermuda. It was established in 1985 as a breakaway from the Progressive Labour Party by a group of members opposed to the leadership of Lois Browne-Evans.[1] Four sitting MPs left to join the party, Gilbert Darrell, Austin Thomas, Lionel Simmons and Walter Brangman, although Simmons later returned to the PLP.[2]

The new party won two seats in the 1985 general elections with Thomas and leader Darrell retaining their seats.[3] However, the party struggled thereafter, and failed to win seats in the elections in 1993, 1998 and 2003.

References

  1. ↑ Dame who rejected trappings of political power Bermuda Sun, 30 May 2007
  2. ↑ History Progressive Labour Party
  3. ↑ October 1985 Parliamentary Registry
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