Gibraltar general election, 1972

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Early general elections were held in Gibraltar in 1972. The result was a victory for the Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights, which won eight of the 15 seats in the House of Assembly. [1]

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Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights

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Background

The 1969 elections had seen the Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights emerge as the largest party in the legislature, winning seven of the 15 seats. However, the opposition Integration with Britain Party and the Isola Group between them held eight seats, and were able to form a government. However, in 1972 a member of the Isola Group defected, resulting in early elections being called. [2]

Integration with Britain Party

The Integration with Britain Party (IWBP) was a political party in Gibraltar. Although it never won an election, it was briefly in power from 1969 to 1972 when Robert Peliza of the IWBP was Chief Minister.

Isola Group

The Isola Group was a right-wing political faction in Gibraltar in the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was led by brothers Peter Isola and William Isola, and was deemed to represent the business community.

Electoral system

The electoral system for the House of Assembly allowed each voter to vote for up to eight candidates. [3]

Results

PartyVotes%Seats+/–
Association for the Advancement of Civil Rights 8+1
Integration with Britain Party 7+2
Isola Group 0–1
Total150
Source: McHale

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References

  1. ↑ Vincent E McHale (1983) Political parties of Europe, Greenwood Press, p327 ISBN   0-313-23804-9
  2. ↑ McHale, p326
  3. ↑ McHale, p322
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