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More United
Founded24 July 2016 (2016-07-24)
HeadquartersPenge, London[1]
Membership (2016)Increase 63,222[2]
IdeologyLiberalism
Progressivism
Pro-Europeanism
Market economy
Environmentalism
Political positionCentre to centre-left
Website
http://www.moreunited.uk/
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More United is a liberal and progressive political movement in the United Kingdom officially launched on 24 July 2016.[3]

History

More United formed after the result of the 2016 UK referendum on EU membership. It was founded by a cross-party group including Paddy Ashdown, Jonathan Porritt and Caroline Criado-Perez amongst others, including both MPs and non-MPs.

At the Richmond Park by-election, 2016, More United voted to support Sarah Olney, who subsequently defeated the incumbent MP, Zac Goldsmith.[4]

Principles

The movement describes itself as a "tech-driven political startup" with principles similar to the Liberal Democrats, but a cross-party movement rather than a political party. The name "More United" is a reference to the House of Commons maiden speech of Jo Cox, the Labour member of parliament who was killed in June 2016.

The movement says it will support any candidate from any party which backs its principles:[5]

  • A fair, modern, efficient market based economy that closes the gap between rich and poor and supports strong public services.
  • A modern democracy that empowers citizens, rather than politicians.
  • A green economy that protects the environment and works to reverse climate change.
  • An open and tolerant society where diversity is celebrated in all its forms.
  • A United Kingdom that welcomes immigration, international co-operation and a close relationship with the EU.

Founders

A number of prominent public figures have endorsed the movement's launch so far, with the following being listed as the organisation's Convenors:[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "MORE UNITED LTD - Overview (free company information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. 2016-07-19. Retrieved 2016-11-12.
  2. ^ "Support the Movement - More United". Moreunited.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-19.
  3. ^ Shead, Sam (24 July 2016). "Paddy Ashdown has launched a tech-driven political startup called More United that will crowdfund MPs across all parties". Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  4. ^ "Richmond Park By-Election Explained". Retrieved 4 December 2016.
  5. ^ "Our Principles". Retrieved 24 July 2016.
  6. ^ "What is MoreUnited.uk?". Retrieved 24 July 2016.
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