Southern Britain
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| Motto: "Long Live Thatcherism!" | |
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| Region | Conservatopia |
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| Capital | Oxford |
| Official Language(s) | English |
| Leader | Lord Staples |
| Population | 705 Million |
| Currency | Pound Sterling |
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The Conservative Alliance of Southern Britain came into existence after an alliance of Conservatives and various other right-wing parties overthrew the oppressive totalitarian regime that had held government.
After the overthrow of the UK government, it was clear that severe Constitutional reform was needed in order to restrain the power of future Prime Ministers. A referendum was then held on the future of the UK. Many regions of the Country had different views on which direction the Country should be taken. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland wished to retain devolution and the Southern portion of England – the most prosperous region in the UK – demanded some form of autonomy.
This new proposal for a form of Federal Government was acceptable to conservative groups, mostly due to the influence from the Republican party of the USA – which places emphasis on strong local government, rather than a strong centralised authority. It was decided that, due to the increasing divide in social interests, social concerns and the massive increase of Nationalism in each nation of the Union – that it was best to split the UK into self-governing regions – a federal system akin to that of Germany. This was an acceptable compromise to all sides.
The UK was split into 5 regions – Northern England, Southern England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
A new constitution was drawn up, to account for the new federal system.
After a short period, some regions of the UK were failing, particularly economically. Aid was supplied by the more prosperous regions, but it was clear that a more permanent solution was required. The national government proposed the merging of some of the regions. This concerned some groups, as they saw it as an attempt to revitalise the National Parliamentary system. The proposal was rejected. However, economic crisis loomed and poverty began to increase in areas of Scotland and Wales. Negotiations between the regions and the national government were hosted, and a compromise was reached.
It was decided that Scotland and Northern England would become merged together, and that Wales would be merged with Southern England. The plan was successful, and the economy began to recover and grow once again.
The new regions became known as Northern and Southern Britain. A change in the constitution allowed for the new changes and style of government. Northern Britain was to have its Government in Scotland, while Southern Britain’s government would be based in the middle of the Conservative heartland in Southern England – Oxfordshire. London was to house the national Parliament and national government, which in the new situation were relatively weak.
Southern Britain has continued to believe in small national government, and delegating as much power as possible to the lowest level possible – often with District and County Councils being empowered, to allow local people the means to solve local issues. The powers allocated and relationship between local, regional and national government are defined in the Constitution.
