Democratic Party (UK, 1942)
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The Democratic Party was formed in 1942, during the Second World War by Major Norman Leith-Hay-Clark. It was supportive of free enterprise
but also called for limits on excessive individual incomes.
It managed to recruit various converts from the Conservative Party
and stood in the 1945 general election
but without any success. Led by Major N. Leith-Hay-Clarke, the party was also noted for its anti-Semitic stance. Shortly after, it was renamed the Independent Democratic Party and was active in investigating what it described as "cases of personal hardship" until at least 1961, although it had long ceased direct political activity.
Free enterprise
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but also called for limits on excessive individual incomes.
It managed to recruit various converts from the Conservative Party
Conservative Party (UK)
The Conservative Party, formally the Conservative and Unionist Party, is a centre-right political party in the United Kingdom that adheres to the philosophies of conservatism and British unionism. It is the largest political party in the UK, and is currently the largest single party in the House...
and stood in the 1945 general election
United Kingdom general election, 1945
The United Kingdom general election of 1945 was a general election held on 5 July 1945, with polls in some constituencies delayed until 12 July and in Nelson and Colne until 19 July, due to local wakes weeks. The results were counted and declared on 26 July, due in part to the time it took to...
but without any success. Led by Major N. Leith-Hay-Clarke, the party was also noted for its anti-Semitic stance. Shortly after, it was renamed the Independent Democratic Party and was active in investigating what it described as "cases of personal hardship" until at least 1961, although it had long ceased direct political activity.