Liberal Party
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| Liberal Party | |
|---|---|
| Final leader | Jonathan Braddock |
| Founded | 28 March 1890 |
| Dissolved | 30 June 1959 |
| Succeeded by | Democratic Party |
| Ideology | Liberalism |
| Political position | Centre-left |
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Politics of New Ingrea Political parties Elections | |
The Liberal Party was one of the dominant political parties of the early 20th century. The major rival to the Conservative Party, the party ruled New Ingrea for two decade-long stretches in the 1900s and 1920s. After a period of decline during the Great Depression and the Second World War, and party enjoyed a resurgence in 1952, returning to major-party status.
In July 1959, the party merged with the Reform Party to form the modern Democratic Party.
Party leaders
| # | Name | In office | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas Reade | 1890 - 1905 | |
| 2 | Vincent Churchwell | 1905 - 1908 | |
| 3 | Henry Chaytor | 1908 - 1915 | |
| 4 | Joseph Williams | 1915 - 1928 | |
| 5 | William Burdett | 1928 - 1935 | |
| 6 | George Lyttelton | 1935 - 1945 | |
| 7 | Jonathan Braddock | 1945 - 1956 |