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The Evening Standard: Constitution here at last!
In the dramatic conclusion of weeks of work, the provisional assembly voted in favor of the constitution proposed by FM Knightly of the Christian Democrats twenty ayes to four noes provided by the New National Party. Emotions ran high as members left the assembly following vote, many celebrating, as Maureen Grady put it, " a return to democratic principles not known in this nation since the early 1970's." The passed constitution establishes provisions needed to bring the country democratic elections with the assent of the Governor General.

The Beacon: Radical Republican/Communist Party merger confirmed
The Beacon can today confirm that the proposal of a 'United Left' has been accepted by key officials within both the Radical Republican Party and the Communist Party of Berringsland. The new party, led by provisional leader and former CPB member Daniel Lucent, has attracted several prominent Assembly Members to the cause including Silei Savaiinaea (also formerly of the CPB), Josie Koevira and Maxime Duroy (both of whom were regarded as political heavyweights in the Radical Republican Party). In a move which some commentators have regarded as a nod to the Movement for Social Democracy, Daniel Lucent has adopted the party program of the Radical Republicans until a full policy review can be conducted - while Lucent himself was on the reformist wing of the CPB, this decision to pursue a more moderate outlook may well prove attractive enough for the MSD to consider joining the United Left. We'll keep you up to date on this situation as new information emerges...

The Beacon: ChristDems still ahead in seat projection after United Left merger
Returning to the case in question, the Beacon has obtained detailed polling from the Institute of Opinion Research dating back to last month. Before we consider how this new merger will affect the outcome of the upcoming election, please bear the following in mind when interpreting this data:

1) NNP support is typically understated as respondents are reluctant to admit they will consider voting for the party. In addition, we predict the Nationalists will have made significant gains since this polling was conducted upon achieving official opposition status. 2) Christian Conservative support is probably overstated. The party has been losing ground consistently in the assembly and may well fade into obscurity unless we see a turn around of fortunes. 3) It's difficult to predict how CD/MSD support has changed since last month. The gaffe made by cabinet minister Jasmina Pavlic may have an impact on polls, but the incumbency advantage offered to both parties is still significant. 4) The existing RRP/CPB vote has been combined to establish the figures for the United Left. The actual polling for the new party may be higher or lower than indicated here. 5) The Liberal Republican vote is probably understated to a small degree.

Other News

 * The New Sussex Times: Chief calls for special seats