Albion Party
The Albion Party was a political party in the United Kingdom in 2046. The politician Roger ap Gwilliam was the leader, and became Prime Minister with the party in the 2046 general election. (TV: 73 Yards [+]Loading...["73 Yards (TV story)"])
In a timeline where the fairy circle holding Mad Jack had been broken by the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday, the party's policies, according to Gwilliam, intended to celebrate Britain's heritage and sense of identity. (PROSE: 73 Yards [+]Loading...{"page":"123","1":"73 Yards (novelisation)"}) They included mandatory DNA testing of the entire country, (PROSE: 73 Yards [+]Loading...{"page":"143","1":"73 Yards (novelisation)"}) the legalisation of firearms at least for security guards, (PROSE: 73 Yards [+]Loading...{"page":"128","1":"73 Yards (novelisation)"}) as well as independence from NATO and the purchase of nuclear weapons from Pakistan. (PROSE: 73 Yards [+]Loading...{"page":"132","1":"73 Yards (novelisation)"}) Most if not all the party's donors were anonymous, and these donors saw the party's branding as a significant priority, (PROSE: 73 Yards [+]Loading...{"page":"131","1":"73 Yards (novelisation)"}) with the party's slogan calling for a "Bigger, Better, Bolder Britain". (PROSE: 73 Yards [+]Loading...{"page":"117","1":"73 Yards (novelisation)"})
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In the timeline where the fairy circle holding Mad Jack had been broken by the Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday, the party was based at Albion Headquarters during the 2046 general election campaign, and its slogan called for a "bigger, better, bolder Britain". Ruby Sunday volunteered for the party and was accepted by team leader Craig Deloach, initially carrying the coats during interviews and accompanied by other campaign volunteers including Marti Bridges, Steve, and Danny. Many of the volunteers credited Ruby with being instrumental in securing Gwilliam's eventual win by an overwhelming majority, after he had won his Kennington constituency, and he became Prime Minister. Around 90 percent of the London volunteers were no longer needed following the election; (PROSE: 73 Yards [+]Loading...{"page":"109-119","1":"73 Yards (novelisation)"}) most were dismissed ad the rest were screened by Gwilliam's security teams. (PROSE: 73 Yards [+]Loading...{"page":"125","1":"73 Yards (novelisation)"})
In the days following the election, the party planned a number of events, including one in Cardiff City Stadium, a location chosen by Gwilliam instead of Principality Stadium so as not to appear too ostentatious. He planned to announce the purchase of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, and a declaration of independence from NATO to go into effect the next Saturday. However, Ruby stood 73 yards away from Gwilliam on the pitch, scaring him away and causing him to sprint from the stadium. (PROSE: 73 Yards [+]Loading...{"page":"123-142","1":"73 Yards (novelisation)"}) He resigned as PM 50 minutes later. (PROSE: 73 Yards [+]Loading...{"page":"144","1":"73 Yards (novelisation)"}) Following this, Deputy Prime Minister Iris Cabriola took control of the Albion Party, promising that there would be a "more lenient and listening government". (PROSE: 73 Yards [+]Loading...{"page":"143","1":"73 Yards (novelisation)"})
A poster for the party appeared in the Remembered TARDIS. (TV: Empire of Death [+]Loading...["Empire of Death (TV story)"])
