Catholic Party (Liverpool) Explained

Catholic Party
Colorcode:
  1. 03a338
Ideology:Irish minority interests
Christian democracy
Social Catholicism
Headquarters:Liverpool, United Kingdom
Country:the United Kingdom
Dissolved:1929
Colors: Green
Predecessor:Irish Nationalist Party
Successor:Centre Party
Religion:Catholicism

The Catholic Party was founded in Liverpool in 1925 from the Irish Nationalist Party's Liverpool section following the establishment of the Irish Free State and its separation from the United Kingdom.[1] It represented the interests of the Irish population.

The Catholic Party stood candidates in Liverpool City Council elections from 1925 to 1929; thereafter it became the Centre Party.

ElectionLeaderVote %SeatsCouncil administration
19257.3
19267.5
1927
1928

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Liverpool Post & Mercury 2 November 1925 (scan 1) . 28 July 2017 .