THE TIMES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20th 1835 ANNO DOMINI
The Newspaper for Britain - ESTd. 1785
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1st Anniversary of Parliament held in Westminister
Britons express growing confidence in their new government
LONDON, January 20th - Parliament, established by His Majesty William IV last year as a new way of representational governance, initially faced some opposition from the more conservative elements of society. However, in a year the situation as changed dramatically, with the King using Parliament to govern as he focuses on the ceremonial and religious responsibilities of the throne. This has forced Parliament upon the British people, and we have, in short time, come to adore our government, a government in which we are allowed to speak for ourselves. The first prime minister, the appointed Duke of Wellington, Sir Arthur Wellesley, opened this year's Parliamentry anniversary - a large social gathering - to cheering crowds. A formal ball was held in Buckingham Palace for MPs, while citizens enjoyed a day off from work and local festivities.
The Prime Minister was quoted in saying "A great landmark has been passed, one which marks the freedom and ascendency of the British people as a whole."
Commons Ratifies Italian Independence Bill Amidst Growing Disatisfaction
The Republic of Italy formed not in Rome, but instead in Westminister
LONDON, January 20th - The House of Commons, led by Prime Minister Sir Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, amidst growing disatisfaction in the government stewing over recent terrorist strikes carried out by Italian cells, and over government inaction, finaly passed a bill which would grant independence to the whole of the peninsula. The bill, which has been debated for several months within the commons (one of the longest continued sessions of debate, a total of 7 months), as today unanimously passed and is being heralded as a historic achievement. The bill's major three points stress for the following -
I. The formation of a free Republic of Italy, governed by a balance of three powers - the executive, judicial, and legislative, the latter being a british style bicameral legislature with an upper and lower house, with all represenatives and elected officials being directly elected by the people, without proportional representation.
II. The continuation of Italian-British relations, to be maintained by Italian entrance into the proposed European Economic Community, and by a strong defensive alliance between Britain, France, and Italy, to ensure the new republic's safety.
III. Free trade and economic partnership between Italy and Britain, to spurn the growth of both economies, especially the Italian economy. Economic partnership includes a package of debt cancelation and the Italian adoption of the british pound, to be renamed the Commonwealth pound.
Prime Minister calls for greater European Integration
Economic Commonwealth proposed to the leaders of the continent
LONDON, January 19th - The Prime Minister, with the support of the majority Conservative party, has called upon the leaders of Europe to participate and help in what he called "great project of our time" - that project being European integration. To do this he has requested from the leaders of Spain, Scandanavia, the Tuetonic Order, Greece, and France the formation of a European Economic Commonwealth, essentially a large trade zone between said nations. He also called for a greater unified participation in international affairs, and his statement "Let not Europe become a historical footnote" has earned him much support in his cause.
Prime Minister shows European Generosity
Aid Pledged to France
In seeing millions left destitute due to international negligence, Prime Minister Wellesley called for all nations of Europe to help France in her plight. The Prime Minister called it 'irresponsible' and perhaps 'diabolical' that the members of the Wilken Yu government would allow people to starve over a small diplomatic quarrel. He has called for the nations of the world to aid a nation in destitution, and to bury the hatchet of the past.
"The war is over. It is time for the world to act responsibly, and to aid those most in need."
Strong Measures Adopted Against Terrorism
New laws pass unanimously in Parliament
LONDON, January 19th - With terrorist strikes claiming 200 lives total in Britain, strong measures were introduced last week into the House of Commons, measures which passed without opposition other than that started by radical communists which have been largely marginalized for their ridiculousness. The measures include but are not limited to an increase a strong in police numbers, tighter immigration controls, increased jurisdiction on more matters of government handed over to Parilament and Downing Street, and finally the increase of the military budget. So far reaction amongst the populace is in favor of these new bills.
Industrialisation made into Top Priority
Railroads and factories continue to appear and grow throughout Britain
LONDON, January 18th - The Government, in a new industrialisation programme, has contracted out the construction of new railines extending throughout all of the British Isles. The Government has also contracted out new factory sites along the Thames and the coast, to fuel Britain's growing economy. These happenings are part of a larger economic and industrialisation policy started by the Tory government, a policy which seeks to further increase Britain's industrial steam ahead the world, aswell as increasing prosperity for both the nation and the common man.
British Shipyards put into high gear
Naval expansion programme announced by the Prime Minister
PORTSMOUTH, January 18th - The Prime Minister announced two days ago in the bustling shipyards of Portsmouth the formation of a new naval expansion programme. The lists of ships required by the government consisted majorly of ironclads, with old wooden ships being slowly fazed out in favour of the new vessels. The government seems keen to keep Britain's naval lead over the other world power as a way to ensure its protection and also its economic prosperity, as more ships means stronger trade routes. This announcement shortly followed the government's announcement of a larger industrialization programme.
Polls Show Strong Tory Lead
Government popularity rebounds as action is taken throughout all of Britain
LONDON, January 20th - Throughout all of Britain, the Tory Government's popularity has rebounded dramatically as approval ratings soar in light of recent developments and policies undertaken. Meanwhile, the opposition Whigs continue to sink further and further into an abyss of unpopularity. Official poll numbers are as follows -
Tory Approval Rating - 70%
Whig Approval Rating - 20%
Government Approval Rating - 67%
Communists and other fringe parties continue in their relative isolation and unpopularity in mainstream British politics.
