Democratic Nationalist Party (Malta, 1959–66)

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The Democratic Nationalist Party (DNP) was a political party in Malta between 1959 and 1966.

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History

The DNP was established in 1959 by Herbert Ganado as a breakaway from the Nationalist Party. [1] Its opposition to the Labour Party helped it win four seats in the 1962 elections. However, it lost its parliamentary representation in the 1966 elections and was subsequently disbanded. [2]

Ideology

The party was more progressive than the Nationalist Party, and sought a return to responsible government, [1] which had been revoked in 1959. Whilst the NP refused to co-operate with the British authorities, the DNP supported co-operation in order to achieve economic development that would ultimately lead to independence as a dominion. [1] [2]

The party also had a manifesto committing to social welfare. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Vincent E McHale (1983) Political parties of Europe, Greenwood Press, p631 ISBN   0-313-23804-9
  2. 1 2 3 McHale, p632