Government of Bromley

The Former Unionist Colony of Bromley or simply Bromley, is a unitary state with devolution that is governed within the framework of a parliamentary democracy, in which the Prime Minister, currently Matilda Graves as of 1 January 2023, is head of both government and state. The Prime Minister is mainly deputised by the Secretary to the Prime Minister, currently Malcolm Bartley as of 1 January 2023. The current government was elected at the 2022 General Election, following a vote being forced through the National Assembly, and is currently led by a coalition of four left-wing parties - Left Progression, the Bromlavian Labour Party, Indipensiya Bàkenfray and Green Earth. The coalition currently holds 52 seats out of 99, a majority within the Bromlavian National Assembly.

The Bromlavian political system uses First Past The Post at all elections, and elects the person with the most votes from first preference. The Bromlavian constituency system was reformed in 2022, and the number of constituencies/seats was reduced from 273 to 99, with a median of around 75,000 residents in each seat. The Prime Minister has the right to call an election at any time whether that is for the whole nation or a specific region (usually done for a precedent or a majority), and can call one when resigning (Usually this is done after a precedent was set that no more than two consecutive Prime Ministers of the same party can resign without calling a General Election).

Bromlavian politics is usually dominated by the two main parties, the Bromlavian Conservatives (centre-right) and Bromlavian Labour Party (centre-left), where another party has been in main power only at three elections since 1917. However, both major parties may rely on other minor parties for coalition support in order to gain a majority, for example, the current government. Coalition governments have happened at three elections: 2022 (LPR-LAB-IBK-GRE) 2021 (LAB-LIB-BLV-COM) and 1997 (LAB-GRE-BPA). The National Assembly was solely governed by the Bromlavian Conservatives between 1854 and 1910 along with 1921 and 1957 until the rise of the Bromlavian Labour Party, with a Communist government being in power between 1917 and 1920 and the Ingerish Unionist Party being in government from Bromley's recognition as a democracy in 1731 until 1854. The far-right and fascist Bromley Defence Party governed a dictatorship between 1965 and 1974 where elections resumed and the Citizen's Interest Group won a landslide and led for three years until their dispersion. In 2022, whilst Left Progression didn't win the most seats, they formed a coalition government.

Bromlavian political opinions and results have been classed as being volatile by professional analysts, due to large swings which can occur, most notably in the 2022, 2014, 2006, 1989, 1977, 1974 and 1965 elections, where large gains or losses occurred, in some cases, nearly all seats in the country where supermajorities occurred. This is thought to be because of the fast moving nature of Bromlavian politics and internal disputes, notably with the autonomous region of Barkenfry.

MPs elect a speaker for the National Assembly, who serves a four year term and can be re-elected an unlimited number of times. The speaker who is elected must be an incumbent MP for a constituency and once elected, must resign their seat to focus efforts on their roles as a speaker. The candidate who receives the second highest amount of votes becomes the deputy speaker - with MPs only allowed to vote for one person. The speaker sits as an indepdendent politician and is not included in the 273 seats in the National Assembly. It is common for the speaker to be elected from the main governing party due to majority vote within the National Assembly. The current Speaker is Robert Boland, former Labour MP for Lindow, and the Deputy Speaker is Mally Corderton, former Conservative MP for Fallholt.

Previous Election

The last election was held on 28 December 2022 following a vote in the National Assembly. The 2022 Bromlavian General Election led to a hung assembly for the second consecutive time, with the Bromlavian Conservatives being the largest party but without a governing majority. This led to three days of negotiations between the major parties, with the Bromlavian Labour Party holding the balance of power. Matilda Graves (Left Progression) formed a left-wing coalition and subsequently became Prime Minister.

Bromlavian 2022 General Election Results

Parties		Votes	%	±	Seats	±
	Bromlavian Conservatives		33.1	-4.2	41	3
	Left Progression		32.8	+28.8	24	21
	Bromlavian Labour Party		24.1	-17.3	20	24
	Indipensiya Bàkenfray		3.7	+3.7	5	New
	Green Earth		3.2	+2.2	3	2
	Liberal Bromley		1.1	-7.3	2	7
	Black Voices		1.0	-4.1	1	2
	Westrange Independence Party		0.4	+0.4	1	1
	For Bromley		0.5	-1.0	1	1
	Independent		0.1	+0.1	1	New

Incumbent Government

Parliament of Bromley
Bromlavian Conservatives: 42 seats
Left Progression: 26 seats
Bromlavian Labour Party: 19 seats
Green Earth: 4 seats
Indipensiya Bàkenfray: 2 seats
Liberal Bromley: 2 seats
Black Voices: 1 seat
Westrange Independence Party: 1 seat
For Bromley: 1 seat
Independent: 1 seat

Above is the current makeup of the Bromlavian National Assembly as of January 2023

Parties

Party	Logo	Ideology	Description	Leader	Antarephian Coalition
Bromlavian Conservatives		Centre-Right	Economic liberalism, Social conservatism, Unionism	Victor Thatching-Moss	C
Left Progression		Left-Wing to Far-Left	Democratic socialism, left-wing populism, Antascepticism	Matilda Graves	L
Bromlavian Labour Party		Centre-Left	Social democracy, Democratic socialism, Unionism, pro-Antarephianism	Malcolm Bartley	S-D/S
Indipensiya Bàkenfray		Left-Wing to Far-Left	Barkenfrier nationalism, Barkenfrier independence, Democratic socialism, Layrophilia	Waro Cpransa	L
Green Earth		Left-Wing	Eco-socialism, Antascepticism	Alastair Kettering	G
Liberal Bromley		Centre	Liberal conservatism, pro-Antarephianism	Madd Tiketstatmold	LR
Black Voices		Left-Wing	Ostafariuan-Je interests, Democratic socialism	Marsha Opoengu-Kuzu	NI
Westrange Independence Party		Centre	Westranger nationalism, Westranger independence, Ostafariuan-Je interests	Mabaker Gadadigetig	NI
For Bromley		Right-Wing to Far-Right	Right-wing populism, Christic interests, Antascepticism	Ross Widdecombe	RR

Bromlavian Cabinet

The last cabinet reshuffle was made following the resignation of Mary Epworth as Foreign Secretary on 30 January 2024.

First Graves Ministry
Incumbent		Office(s)	Political Party	Took Office	Notes
	Matilda Graves MP for Cenigkel and Ggeserba safe-Sumi (born 1993)	Prime Minister of the Former Unionist Colony of Bromley Leader of Left Progression	Left Progression	1 January 2023	Leader since April 2021
	Malcolm Bartley MP for Aberydales and West Lawrence (born 1962)	Deputy Prime Minister Secretary to the Prime Minister Leader of the Bromlavian Labour Party	Bromlavian Labour Party	1 January 2023	Leader since January 2023 Shadow Home Secretary (2019-2020) Culture Secretary (2014-2018)
	Isaac Hooperton MP for eRacet West (born 1985)	Deputy Coalition Leader Leader of Green Earth	Green Earth	1 January 2023	Leader since January 2023
	Idi Saggay MP for Sarit Koperataw and Kalkara (born 1975)	Exchequer's Chancellor	Left Progression	1 January 2023
	Melody Thornton MP for North West Bàkenfray (born 1966)	Home Secretary Minister of the Bromlavian Civil Service	Left Progression	1 January 2023	Health Secretary (2021-2021)
	Eddie Grassingham MP for North Rafferty (born 1980)	Foreign Secretary Minister for International Diplomacy	Left Progression	30 January 2024	Housing Secretary (2023-2024)
	Yaf Israel MP for City Folson (born 1961)	Law and Justice Secretary	Bromlavian Labour Party	1 January 2023
	David Tarr MP for Bellamcole Langford (born 1988)	Defence Secretary Minister for War	Left Progression	8 August 2023
	Eric Jeaves Aston MP for Keskin (born 1955)	Health Secretary	Left Progression	1 January 2023
	Ruth Sturgeon MP for Sudbury and Penkurth (born 1962)	Business Secretary Minister for Local Investment	Bromlavian Labour Party	1 January 2023
	Robed Zamaliket MP for City Shadwick (born 1971)	Trade Secretary Minister for International Investment Minister for Maritime	Bromlavian Labour Party	8 August 2023
	Jen Craddock MP for Crickleshaw West (born 1955)	Work Secretary Minister for Employment Rights Minister for State Assistance	Left Progression	1 January 2023
	Tim Hawes MP for Branningtown and Beebury (born 1981)	Education Secretary Minister for Families Minister for Children	Bromlavian Labour Party	1 January 2023
	George Kennedy-Callus MP for City Dumfry (born 1958)	Environment Secretary	Green Earth	1 January 2023
	Elle Harrow MP for Boatwright and Sanlow (born 1979)	Housing Secretary Minister for Infrastructure	Left Progression	30 January 2024
	Carol Noakely MP for Romsey, Aynor and Demetree (born 1974)	Transport Secretary Minister for Border Control	Bromlavian Labour Party	1 January 2023	Shadow Foreign Secretary (2019-2020)
	Erayn Ggeserba MP for Sante Marinn and Sarit Rural (born 1959)	Culture Secretary Minister for State Television Minister for Sport	Left Progression	8 August 2023
	Reena Bainbridge MP for Portslade Arnwick (born 1983)	Leader of the National Assembly	Left Progression	1 January 2023
	Phyr Tirsa MP for Sarit Ggamiwama (born 1967)	Barkenfry Regional Secretary	Left Progression	1 January 2023
	Ulet Odigapet MP for Gidmetistag and Zet East (born 1970)	Westranger Regional Secretary	Left Progression	1 January 2023

Opinion Polling

Bromlavian polling company 'Brompoll' are the main political poll aggregators. Polls are carried out randomly but most often after major events, such as a cabinet reshuffle or scandal. The company have been accused of altering results in the past to favour certain parties, in particular the Bromlavian Conservatives.

Bromley

Dates conducted	Pollster	Area	Con	Lpr	Lab	Ibk	Gre	Lib	Blv	Others	Lead
31 Jan 2024	Brompoll	National	37%	26%	21%	4%	5%	3%	2%	2%	11%
29 Jan 2024	Bromley votes to remain in the Antarephian Coalition
27 Jan 2024	Brompoll	National	33%	35%	16%	4%	5%	3%	2%	2%	2%
2 Jan 2024	Brompoll	National	33%	38%	15%	3%	5%	2%	2%	2%	5%
31 Oct 2023	Brompoll	National	34%	35%	17%	3%	6%	1%	2%	2%	1%
6 Sep 2023	Brompoll	National	27%	40%	21%	2%	5%	1%	1%	3%	13%
8 Aug 2023	Brompoll	National	32%	36%	19%	3%	4%	1%	1%	4%	4%
28 Jul 2023	Brompoll	National	33%	34%	20%	4%	3%	1%	1%	4%	1%
29 Jun 2023	Brompoll	National	27%	36%	23%	4%	4%	2%	1%	3%	7%
3 Jun 2023	Brompoll	National	23%	41%	23%	3%	4%	2%	2%	2%	18%
29 Apr 2023	Brompoll	National	27%	38%	22%	4%	3%	2%	2%	2%	11%
1 Mar 2023	Brompoll	National	25%	40%	23%	2%	5%	1%	2%	2%	15%
16 Feb 2023	Brompoll	National	27%	38%	24%	2%	4%	1%	2%	2%	11%
14 Jan 2023	Brompoll	National	28%	37%	25%	2%	4%	1%	1%	2%	9%
28 Dec 2022	2022 Bromlavian General Election	National	33.1%	32.8%	24.1%	3.7%	3.2%	1.1%	1.0%	1.0%	0.3%

The following graph shows Brompoll voting intention polling results from the General Election in March 2021 to the General Election in December 2022.

Dates conducted	Pollster	Area	Lab	Con	Lib	Blv	Ibk	Lpr	Gre	Others	Lead
23 Dec 2022	Brompoll	National	26%	31%	1%	1%	5%	31%	3%	2%	Tie
16 Dec 2022	Brompoll	National	25%	31%	1%	1%	5%	32%	3%	2%	1%
9 Dec 2022	Brompoll	National	23%	30%	2%	1%	5%	33%	5%	2%	3%
6 Dec 2022	Brompoll	National	26%	30%	2%	1%	5%	30%	4%	2%	Tie
28 Nov 2022	Brompoll	National	27%	32%	2%	1%	5%	27%	4%	2%	5%
27 Nov 2022	Snap general election called following vote in National Assembly
25 Nov 2022	Brompoll	National	28%	33%	3%	1%	6%	25%	3%	1%	5%
17 Nov 2022	Brompoll	National	27%	34%	2%	1%	6%	25%	3%	2%	7%
19 Oct 2022	Brompoll	National	26%	37%	0%	1%	6%	24%	4%	2%	11%
4 Oct 2022	Brompoll	National	24%	38%	0%	1%	6%	25%	4%	2%	13%
26 Sep 2022	Brompoll	National	26%	38%	0%	1%	6%	23%	4%	2%	12%
26 Sep 2022	Wanda Salazar survives vote of no confidence 59-41
15 Sep 2022	Brompoll	National	30%	37%	0%	1%	6%	21%	3%	2%	7%
12 Sep 2022	Brompoll	National	32%	36%	0%	1%	7%	18%	4%	2%	4%
11 Sep 2022	Left Progression leave coalition due to lack of cabinet representation
21 Aug 2022	Brompoll	National	36%	35%	0.3%	1%	7%	15%	3%	2%	1%
8 Jul 2022	Brompoll	National	36%	36%	0%	1%	7%	15%	3%	2%	Tie
26 Jun 2022	Brompoll	National	37%	36%	0%	1%	8%	12%	4%	2%	1%
23 Jun 2022	Communist Party of Bromley rebrands as Left Progression
10 Jun 2022	Brompoll	National	34%	35%	0.4%	1%	8%	16%	3%	3%	1%
9 May 2022	Sally Hansen resigns as Prime Minister
3 Apr 2022	Brompoll	National	36%	34%	0.3%	1%	8%	15%	3%	3%	2%
2 Mar 2022	Janie Offen survives Deputy Leadership challenge against Wilheim Loft-Pupka
20 Feb 2022	Brompoll	National	39%	36%	0%	2%	9%	9%	2%	3%	3%
7 Dec 2021	Brompoll	National	49%	32%	0.7%	3%	4%	6%	2%	2%	17%
18 Oct 2021	Brompoll	National	46%	33%	5%	4%	3%	6%	2%	2%	13%
24 Sep 2021	Brompoll	National	44%	34%	5%	3%	7%	5%	1%	1%	10%
16 Jul 2021	Liberal Bromley join coalition with rival party Black Voices
15 May 2021	Brompoll	National	43%	36%	9%	4%	N/A	6%	1%	1%	7%
17 Mar 2021	Brompoll	National	42%	33%	11%	4%	N/A	5%	2%	3%	9%
3 Mar 2021	2021 Bromlavian General Election	National	41.4%	37.3%	8.4%	5.1%	N/A	4.0%	1.0%	1.5%	4.1%

Barkenfry

Dates conducted	Pollster	Area	Ibk	Lpr	Lab	Con	Gre	Lib	Others	Lead
19 Oct 2022	Brompoll	Barkenfry	49%	35%	7%	2%	5%	0%	2%	14%
11 Apr 2022	Brompoll	Barkenfry	61%	20%	11%	2%	4%	0%	2%	41%
20 Feb 2022	Brompoll	Barkenfry	75%	12%	6%	2%	4%	0%	1%	63%
18 Oct 2021	Brompoll	Barkenfry	33%	17%	35%	9%	4%	1%	1%	2%
20 Aug 2021	Brompoll	Barkenfry	44%	18%	24%	6%	5%	1%	2%	20%
15 Jul 2021	2021 Barkenfrier Regional Election	Barkenfry	47.4%	18.2%	16.7%	7.3%	4.6%	4.0%	1.8%	29.2%
20 Jun 2021	Brompoll	Barkenfry	36%	12%	29%	8%	7%	4%	3%	7%
3 Mar 2021	2021 Bromlavian General Election	Barkenfry	N/A	18.7%	68.8%	17.6%	1.4%	0.9%	2.6%	49%

Westrange

Dates conducted	Pollster	Area	Lib	Lab	Blv	Con	Gre	WIP	Others	Lead
19 Oct 2022	Brompoll	Westrange	1%	21%	6%	32%	8%	11%	21%	11%
11 Apr 2022	Brompoll	Westrange	4%	36%	7%	25%	6%	10%	13%	11%
18 Oct 2021	Brompoll	Westrange	23%	19%	22%	21%	1%	13%	1%	1%
16 Jul 2022	Liberal Bromley join coalition with rival party Black Voices
20 Jun 2021	Brompoll	Westrange	24%	18%	21%	11%	1%	23%	2%	1%
3 Mar 2021	2021 Bromlavian General Election	Westrange	31.9%	23.7%	19.2%	18.4%	1.8%	N/A	4.0%	8.2%

Rafferty

Dates conducted	Pollster	Area	Con	Lab	Lpr	Lib	Blv	Grn	Others	Lead
11 Apr 2022	Brompoll	Rafferty	42%	19%	33%	0%	4%	1%	1%	7%
18 Oct 2021	Brompoll	Rafferty	56%	25%	11%	2%	3%	2%	1%	31%
3 Mar 2021	2021 Bromlavian General Election	Rafferty	52.9%	26.1%	8.8%	7.5%	3.9%	1.8%	1.0%	27%

Erbale

Dates conducted	Pollster	Area	Lab	Con	Lib	Lpr	Fbr	Grn	Others	Lead
11 Apr 2022	Brompoll	Rafferty	39%	37%	2%	13%	2%	5%	2%	2%
3 Mar 2021	2021 Bromlavian General Election	Rafferty	42.4%	38.8%	5.3%	4.9%	3.1%	2.5%	3.0%	3.6%