Catholic Party (Liverpool)
Catholic Party (Liverpool) | |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1929 |
| Preceded by | Irish Nationalist Party |
| Succeeded by | Centre Party (Liverpool) |
| Headquarters | Liverpool, United Kingdom |
| Ideology | Catholic social teaching Irish nationalism |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Colors | Green |
The Catholic Party was founded in Liverpool in 1925 by the local members of the Irish Nationalist Party following the establishment of the Irish Free State and its separation from the United Kingdom.[1]
The Catholic Party stood candidates in Liverpool City Council elections from 1925 to 1929 when the party was renamed the Centre Party.
| Election | Leader | Vote % | Seats | Council administration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | — | 7.3 | 22 / 151
|
Conservative |
| 1926 | — | 7.5 | 20 / 151
|
Conservative |
| 1927 | — | 21 / 151
|
Conservative | |
| 1928 | — | 15 / 151
|
Conservative |
See also[edit]
- Liverpool City Council
- Liverpool City Council elections 1880–present
References[edit]
- ^ "Liverpool Post & Mercury 2 November 1925 (scan 1)". Retrieved 28 July 2017.