Parties and Platform:
Clan Socialist Party(Páirtí Sóisialach Chlann):
Leader:Róise Ní Fiannachta MacLuinge
Stance:Centre Left/Left
Economic:
Develop Free trade deals with socialist powers in Europe
Oppose any privatisation in key economic sectors
Support increased role of government in society and the economy

Social Poilicy:
Oppose any measures to legalise hatred and discrimination towards LGBT and Women
Support increased access to sexual health services in Strathae
Increase proportion of men in politics in and leadership roles in Strathae
Increase penalties for hate speech
Introduce policy of life in prison for killing any animals without a permit

Border and Law enforcement:
Maintain current immigration policy of citizenship after 25 consecutive years of marriage
Increase border force budget to and citizenship department budget to increase border security
The Alternative/An rogha eile:
Leader:Searlait Mhic Cuairt Sgot
Stance:Centre
Economic:
Develop Free trade deals to boost economy
Liberalise transport Sector by allow private competition while maintaining state owned companies in form clan owned co-operative companies
Increase access to work residency visas to maintain pool of labour for companies and co-operatives

Democracy:
Move to a fairer more democratic system while maintaing importance of Clan voting

Social Poilicy:
Allow increased freedom of religion in Strathae
Loosen hate speech laws to allow religious views to be expressed in a reasonable manner
Provide support to those shunned in traditional and orthodox Breizhighist communities
Promote end of shunning and increased tolerance for diversity of oppinion in Strathae
Increase proportion of men in politics in and leadership roles in Strathae

Border and Law enforcement:
Give citizenship to anyone who has lived in the country for 20 year

Foreign Policy
Pursue free trade agreements throughout EU
Work with other countries to counter climate change threat within Bergen framework
Maintain a foreign policy of supporting countries who embrace democracy and liberty

Party of Tradition(Páirtí an Traidisiúin):
Leader:Blair Gobnet McLucais

Stance:Right
Policies:
Economic:
Develop Free trade deals to boost economy
Liberalise transport Sectory
Provide loans to small businesses at discounted rate in order to provide oppurtunity

Social Poilicy:
Ban any religious head coverings within Strathae
Increase restrictions on hate speech with instant deportation for hate speech
Ban import of religious garments that are oppressive into Strathae
Kick out any immigrants who show discrimination or hatred towards the LGBT or women
Introduce policy of life in prison for killing any animals without a permit
Introduce new anti-cult laws targeted at Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Judaism and Islam to protect against foreign cults
Border and Law enforcement:
Increase lenghth of marriage required for citizenship to 30 years
Increase background checks on immigrants
Ban immigration for people from most bigoted countries
Make social media responsible for taking down any hate speech on their website within 4 days

Foreign Policy
Increase Trade relations throughout the EU
Work with other countries to counter climate change threat
Maintain a neutral diplomatic foreign policy

Strathae perfectly safe to visit says Foreign Affairs minister in reaction to travel advisory and terror listing

The Foreign Minister Stiofán Lughaidh Durbar has hit out at the travel advisories and Mennrimiaks putting Strathae on its terror list. The minister said "Even if the PoT were in charge and the previous planned laws were to pass its an overreaction . As it is its an extreme overreaction given our relatively moderate policy plans and the fact its a policy and government backed by a democratic majority achieved in a legitimate popular election.

We welcome any Spanish and Mennrimiak people to enjoy our wonmderful hospitable culture and beautiful environment. As long as one is respectful of al sexualities, genders and types of people and the environment and follows just basic respect of not littering or saying hate speech then they won't get fined and will have a wonderful time being welcomed by all. We love welcoming all who follow these principles to our country to either live and work or just visiting as we want to share our beautiful land and culture but we also want to preserve it to make sure it all exists for future generations, that is why we ask for basic respect of the environment and LGBT and women."

The minister when asked how she would respond to the moves said she saw no need to add measures on the nations and that she wouldn't get into a tit for tat. She added that she would be open to meetings with Spain and Menrimmiak to discuss any concerns they may have saying " any extremism and hate in Strathae is not welcome though criticism of religious beliefs and ideologies is entirely valid".

PoT Leadership Election
After the Blair Gobnite McLucais stepping down of leadership of the party the race is now on for leadership of Strathaes biggest party and the vanguard of Strathaen "Liberal" National Conservatism.Who will win the Blairite Nationalist Right wing and alleged anti-catholic wing , a more moderate nationalist candidate or the moderate conservative wing more willing to moderate the party to regain some votes from the middle? You decide! So lets meet the candidates:

Name:Blanid Ó Síoda MacDhuibh
Age:70
Religion:Orthodox Breizhighist
Wing:Blairite
About:A veteran of the Blairite years she represents the Blairite wing this leadershipt election.She opposes the current liberalisation of Strathae and tolerance of "bigoted religions". She if elected would pursue a path to power with a view of continuing Blairs legacy by increasing restrictions on Catholicism, Orthodoxy and Islam with migration bans , an "anti-cult" act aimed at the religions and a list of people who are members of these religions who are citizens to monitor for anti-extremism. She believes the country needs to defend its culture and wishes to ban Catholics , Orthodox and Muslims from any position of power , leadership or teaching to "protect Strathae". She also wishes to increase penalties for immigrants who break the law and enshrine further protections for LGBT by banning any religion that does not treat them equally.

Name:Meadhbh McCreery MacUalraig
Age:69
Religion:Orthodox Breizhighist
Wing:Moderate Conservative
About:A former power in the party who resigned from cabinet when Blair instituted extreme policies 10 years ago she has kept in the limelight as the bulwark of the moderate conservative wing of the party. She believes that while Strathaes culture must be protected this must be balanced with freedom of religion. She would look at how to restrict religions from providing services if they cannot garntee equal treatment of LGBT and women and trying to encourage such religions to change and taxing any religions that endorse homophobia and preach politics from the pulpit. She would also try to work to end the practise of shunning in Breizhighism.

However she sis not soft hearted liberal she would still seek to restrict immigration to those with the "right values"and ban immigration from countries where the general population is known to be homophobic or misgynistic from surveys except for asylum purposes. Economically she seeks to increase oppurtunities for SME businesses to spark innovation and to make investment easier for foreign companies.

Name:Moira Ó Dubhshláin MacPheadair
Age:37
Religion:Reform Brezhighism
Wing:Liberal Conservative
About:A new face in the party having won in a more moderate PoT clan she believes the party has gone too far hard right and has alienated key voters and potential coalition partners. She would seek to moderate party policy with the aim protecting equality while also protecting religious rights . She would also seek to reform immigration to be based on residency years rather than years of marriage to a Strathaen to increase democracy. She proposes around 15-20 years of residency should get you citizenship if you have a clean record with a system of penalties for those who break the law. She would look at simply removing the tax exempt status of any non-breizhighist denomination that engages in politics.

On the business front she wants to open up Strathae to foreign competition to help lower prices and increase competiveness and investment in the economy while protecting the environment. She also wishes to export green knowledge from Strathae to Europe tol aid in the climate crisisShe is generally seen as a combination of liberal social policies, protective of the clan system as is and more conservative right wing economics while maintaining a social safety net.She seeks a cabinet of 50% men if possible by the next election and to increase the percent of men in the PoT seats.

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"Far Right" Strathae ar Dtús leaders and politicians arrested
Today serving 26 politicians from Strathae ar Dtús and the whole leadership including Blair Gobnet McLucais have been arrested for breach of the Privacy Act 2021 and Libel Acts 2021. The party members and polticians were arrested in a coordinated raid on various charges relating to Doxing , revealing personal information and making allegations that could cause harassment against individuals all crimes in the law. The move was not unexpected and while the party argue they are being targeted it is widely agreed their target lists for campaigns against religion are in breach of the law. The party is also now facing a ban with the authorities applying to court to ban the party as a extremist organisation inciting hate. The leaders including Blair Gobnet McLucais are also facing charges of inciting hatred. The leaders and politicians could get a minimum of 10 years with a possibility of 25 years in prison if found guilty.

Government announce1 billion Euro fund to co-fund feral cat rehoming and control fund
Today the government unveiled a plan after talks with charities for rehoming of the feral cat population. The scheme would fund on a 50/50 basis cat shelters to help rehabilitate and adopt out cats where it is possible after capture though any cat not rehomable or showing substansial aggression would be put down still. The cats would be fixed and then fitted with a GPS tracker chip , they would then be adopted out with an adoption fee if in Strathae with any tracking subscriptions transferred to the new owner. All cats will now be required to have live tracking gps trackers on them on top of requirements to keep them indoors. Any cat absence from the house without a human must be reported withing 24 hours to the Animal and Wildlife Police.

The move comes to reduce the problems with the current culling programme. International charities will also be eligible for funding for their programmes with the government welcoming any international help with the problem. The government are also looking at sending a rep to the EU chambers in order to observe bills and put bills in on key issues including lobbying for cat control. However they still want to maintain neutrality in Europe. It is hoped the latest move to deal with the issue of cats killing wildlife will strike the balance between pest control and sensibilities of the international community.

Why Visit?
Strathae is one of the mot beautiful and hospitable countrries wanting to share its treasures of natural beauty , unique wildlife and centuries and mellenium old traditions. It is a bastion of nature where humanity lives in harmony with the Earth. Just one visit and you will be hooked whether its the beautiful city of Dungael or visiting the 104 different clan areas with different cultures ,and traditions. Time your visit well you can see the Shinty final and Gaels Games where the peak of interclan competition is one show.So why not join the millions visiting every year to see our beautiful land and experience a unique culture you can only get by visiting Strathae.

Getting to and Around Strathae :
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All you need is a simple to apply for tourist visa allowing 3 months travel in the country or longer booking on the Tour of the Clans the ultimate 120 Day guided trip of all the clans providing a highlight of each clan territory.

Arrival methods include international trains to most neighbours and Glaslog and Dungael Airports with good airline service. Aer Strathae is a good airline to book with plenty of routes and destinations to choose from alternatively book trains from neighbouring countries and visit by train or coach.

Once in the country you will need transport you can join organised tours such as Gaels Tours itineraries, rent a electric car or use the extensive bus, coach and train system to get around.
Things to know:
While Strathae is friendly and welcomes visitors there are things to know to respect the local unique culture that is very socially progressive.The first thing of not is to remember not to bringh meat into the country, you will not be able to eat meat during your duration of your visit though this is no issue as the vegetarian recipes of the country cater for all tastes with plenty of flavour variety.. Don't be too shocked if you see plenty of naked people in the streets, nudity especially in summer is commonplace and entirely legal with it even being accepted in many a restaurant and cafe as well as in all public parks. Generally ones clothing choices are seen as their own choice.

The second is to respect the environment you should leave any place as you found it , don't bring any non-native plants or seeds in(you will have them confiscated at customs) and crucially don't litter , if you lose litter from your pocket make an effort to retrieve it as littering can result in 1,000's of euros of fines and possibly a ban on visiting for minimum of 5 years as the environment is sacred.

The third major no no is avoid any homophobic comments ,comments opposing gay marriage or LGBTQIA rights. Strathaens do not appreciate these and it will most likely offend potentially landing you in hot water with the locals on this theme any comments against womens rights are also taboo such anti-abortion comments Strathaens believe in liberty for all sexualities and genders and don't appreciate negative comments about different sexualities or genders. Follow these general three rules though and you'll have a good time and find most Strathaens very hospitable and welcoming rolling out the red carpet for you.

Reccomended items:
Reusable bottles as most cafes and restaurants will not give you a take out cup without a significant extra charge to protect the environment
Reusable Straw see above
Reusable food storage containers or portable table wear for take outs as most places will give a discount if you provide your own food storage containers and are willing to wait for serving up of food
Bags with space for rubbish to hold onto until a bin

Statement on Doxing
Today as part of our efforts to fight Breizhighist and nationalist extremism of the likes that Blairites promote we have presented our new Privacy Act including sections on Doxing in the Tionól Clans. The act will make it illegal for the press and non-government agencies to publish a persons name, photo, personal adresses, workplace details and contact details in the same article, post, list or wall without expressed permission of the said person combining any two of these will be an illegal act unless one has expressed permission of the person whos details they are publishing, This will especially apply to lists. ~Though partially exempt the government will have to have all such lists combining such details vetted with a statement of intent on how details are used to check it is legal and in the public interest for them to do so and go through comittees and at a new Data Privacy Agency of Strathae first with the person able to pursue government through the courts without cost if they think an abuse of privacy law has taken place. Penalties for breaking the law shall be fines of not less than 50,000 Copars or up to 10 years in jail depending on severity of the breach.

Furthermore all allegations of lying, criminality or bigotry against individuals must go through court before it can be published in press to ensure only legitimate allegations are printed and no one is subject to a trial by public oppinion. We will of course be listening to any concerns people may have over this law but we hope this will protect the privacy of Strathaens and foreigners living within Strathae.

Right-wing of PoT break off
Blanid Ó Síoda MacDhuibh and a group of PoT politicians on the furthest right of the party have announced today they would be leaving the PoT and forming a new party at a press conference where they burned effergies of Muhhamed and the Pope , the Bible, the Torah and the Quran in a bonfire. They to a crowd announced they would form a new party called Strathae First or Strathae ar Dtús.

They announced in their platform would include a muslim, catholic and orthodox ban in immigration and seek to ban the religions as cults in Strathae kicking out any people following those religions. The party would also seek further restrictions on imiggration "putting Strathaens first". The party would also seek to raise fines for environmental crimes and look at banning companies who break environmental laws instead of issuing fines. The party is expected to break away with 14 of the 48 PoT in the "Tionól Clans. The new party has been condemned as extreme and far right by all parties including the PoT's new leadership and moderate conservative leaders in the party.

Revolution in Party of Tradition as Moira Ó Dubhshláin MacPheadair wins

The results of the leadership contest for Party of Tradition leadership has resulted in a surprise win by Moira Ó Dubhshláin MacPheadair the liberal conservative wings candidate. She won despite pollsters polls showing the Blairite candidate Blanid Ó Síoda MacDhuibh coming first in polls before the results and even Moderate Conservative Meadhbh McCreery MacUalraig beating her in polls previously.

The Liberal Conservative has won the contest in the first round with 68 out 109 Associations with 27 going to Blairite Blanid Ó Síoda and 14 to Moderate Conservative Meadhbh McCreery though full results show had it gone to second round Meadhbh McCreery had a lead in that round. Both Meadhbh McCreery and Blanid Ó Síoda released statements with Meadh congratulating the 37 year old youngest PoT leader ever on her victory with Blanid decrying her victory saying "I am considering options with regards to party affiliation and whether a new party is need to represent real Strathaen Conservatives. I will be talking with many on the truly Conservative wing about our options to defend against the Catholic, Orthodox and Islamic cancer in our society."The result will be a relief to moderate and liberal conservatives in the party whose party has been considered hijacked by what many consider the extreme right wing of the party over the last 20 years resulting in a drop of the vote to the lowest in 30 years with predicted further drops if the Blairite candidate had won as the nation trends more moderate.

The new leader is expected to moderate the party platform , offer reconciliation talks with the Catholic Church while still expressing her concerns over its illiberal LGBT , Abortion and Contraception policies among other things and put forward plans for equality and religious tolerance to co-exist in Strathae. She would also look at the immigration system to see if it could be made easier to support businesses within Strathae and is planning to include proposals for reforms to allow more free market principles with support for more private SME's within PoT policy to counter the current more socialist direction of the government.

PoT Leadership Election
After the Blair Gobnite McLucais stepping down of leadership of the party the race is now on for leadership of Strathaes biggest party and the vanguard of Strathaen "Liberal" National Conservatism.Who will win the Blairite Nationalist Right wing and alleged anti-catholic wing , a more moderate nationalist candidate or the moderate conservative wing more willing to moderate the party to regain some votes from the middle? You decide! So lets meet the candidates:

Name:Blanid Ó Síoda MacDhuibh
Age:70
Religion:Orthodox Breizhighist
Wing:Blairite
About:A veteran of the Blairite years she represents the Blairite wing this leadershipt election.She opposes the current liberalisation of Strathae and tolerance of "bigoted religions". She if elected would pursue a path to power with a view of continuing Blairs legacy by increasing restrictions on Catholicism, Orthodoxy and Islam with migration bans , an "anti-cult" act aimed at the religions and a list of people who are members of these religions who are citizens to monitor for anti-extremism. She believes the country needs to defend its culture and wishes to ban Catholics , Orthodox and Muslims from any position of power , leadership or teaching to "protect Strathae". She also wishes to increase penalties for immigrants who break the law and enshrine further protections for LGBT by banning any religion that does not treat them equally.

Name:Meadhbh McCreery MacUalraig
Age:69
Religion:Orthodox Breizhighist
Wing:Moderate Conservative
About:A former power in the party who resigned from cabinet when Blair instituted extreme policies 10 years ago she has kept in the limelight as the bulwark of the moderate conservative wing of the party. She believes that while Strathaes culture must be protected this must be balanced with freedom of religion. She would look at how to restrict religions from providing services if they cannot garntee equal treatment of LGBT and women and trying to encourage such religions to change and taxing any religions that endorse homophobia and preach politics from the pulpit. She would also try to work to end the practise of shunning in Breizhighism.

However she sis not soft hearted liberal she would still seek to restrict immigration to those with the "right values"and ban immigration from countries where the general population is known to be homophobic or misgynistic from surveys except for asylum purposes. Economically she seeks to increase oppurtunities for SME businesses to spark innovation and to make investment easier for foreign companies.

Name:Moira Ó Dubhshláin MacPheadair
Age:37
Religion:Reform Brezhighism
Wing:Liberal Conservative
About:A new face in the party having won in a more moderate PoT clan she believes the party has gone too far hard right and has alienated key voters and potential coalition partners. She would seek to moderate party policy with the aim protecting equality while also protecting religious rights . She would also seek to reform immigration to be based on residency years rather than years of marriage to a Strathaen to increase democracy. She proposes around 15-20 years of residency should get you citizenship if you have a clean record with a system of penalties for those who break the law. She would look at simply removing the tax exempt status of any non-breizhighist denomination that engages in politics.

On the business front she wants to open up Strathae to foreign competition to help lower prices and increase competiveness and investment in the economy while protecting the environment. She also wishes to export green knowledge from Strathae to Europe tol aid in the climate crisisShe is generally seen as a combination of liberal social policies, protective of the clan system as is and more conservative right wing economics while maintaining a social safety net.She seeks a cabinet of 50% men if possible by the next election and to increase the percent of men in the PoT seats.

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Community Duty Programme

As part of ones responsibility to their community and nation all citizens and residents of Strathae must commit to 8 hours of unpaid work that is benefitial to the nation, community or an underpriveledged group. Any government or community organisation may use Community Duty registered labour or register hours into the Community Duty system.

There are however some basic rules for the programme:
1:Volunteering for religious organisations in work religious in nature may not count towards Community Duty Hours
2:Any labour must be directly beneficial to the community in a practical way
3:Community Duty labour may not entail any financial benefits including having expenses paid to the individual
4:Only non-profit or government organisations run not-for-profit may use Community Duty LAbour
5:One may be called on to help with House Building Duty this may not be refused , these hours count towards Community Duty.

Penalties for not completing Community Duty:
1:Loss of any voting priveldges for citizens
2:A fine of at least 20 Copars for every missed hour unless one works down the fine in an agreement
3:If the evasion of community duty continues then deportation for residents or jail and work in a community programme for citizens may follow

Penalties only apply after 3 warnings from your local Community Duty Area Manager.

Community Duty extended to all people and renamed Civil Duty

The government of Strathae have today announced from next month after passage of an ammendment of the National Service Act residents will now have to do Community Duty along with citizens. The change will now mean residents if they want to keep their residency visa will have to complete 8 hours of unpaid work a week by either volunteering and registering those hours or participating directly through the Community Duty Organisation. The work will not be paid.

The act was updated to bring residents duties more in line of those of citizens and integrate foreigners into the community more. While 55% voluntarily participated 45% did not causing resentment among locals who saw those foreigners as benefiting from the hospitality and services of society while not contributing to the work that keeps it going. Many welfare services, organisations helping build homes and youth services rely on Community Duty workers support. The move is expected to provide a boost to organisations and end the inequality of some benefiting from services without contributing. The government in a statement said "We believer this country provides wonderful oppurtunity and benefits to its residents and that with that comes duties to contribute to the communities that support you."

The government is also looking at coming up with a Social Credit System to reward people for good deeds, volunteering above 8 hours a week and contributing to society in a meaningful way with Social Credits . These could then be saved up in an account and converted into a voucher to spend in stores. The move would be designed to encourage people to contributed to their communities.