December 2021 Doggerland legislative elections

Party Events
Between the November and December elections, there were shifts in the parties. The ILA disbanded, its leader joined the Liberal Party. Two new parties, the Green Left Movement (GLM) and Agrarian Centrist Union (ACU) were formed. The GLM formed out of old members of the USL, SDP, and left-wing independents, including former LWP leader Avery Wagers and former President Rune Tien Long. The ACU formed out of members ranging from far-right to far-left, averaging out to centrism. Following Eric Patterson's victory for leadership of the LWP by just one vote, 3P and the LWP merged. Patterson proceeded to win the leadership of this new party, the Social Democratic Party, by just one vote as well. He campaigned on a message of nostalgia for previous left-wing governments. Prussian Dixie resigned as leader of the NCU, and was replaced by his deputy leader George Buchanan. The USF rebranded itself in to the USL (united socialist left) following the election of Cali Shepard as co-leader along with James Cronin. Barry Goldman lost confidence in the PLUS membership as leader, and they elected William Bos to replace him. This party merged with Dogxit to form the Freedom Alliance, which Bos lead. Following a manifesto release and subsequently kicking out several members, Bos lost confidence in the party membership and was replaced by the deputy leader Barge Lollocks as the election was taking place.

Government Events
The November election saw the second Civic-Progressive government form. This government was originally led by Apples Clarke, but later resigned so Priston Michael would become Prime Minister. The National Assembly began to grind to a halt as more legislation was clogged in a 'backlog', which led to significantly fewer achievements under this government than the previous Civic-Progressive government. The senate elections saw the left gain ground, with the USL in particular gaining many seats. A left-wing coalition also formed in the Northerland assembly.

Aftermath
The election saw a decrease for every existing party but the Liberals, which gained 7 seats. GLM and the ACU entered the assembly. The SDP was the largest party, and the NCU managed to retain most of its newfound support from the 'far-right surge' which occurred under Dixie. The FRA declined minimally despite internal turmoil before the election. The far-left received its worst result in history, and the CU fell to normal support levels following above-average election results in October and November.

This ultimately led to a left-wing coalition containing the SDP, LP, GLM, and ACU with the USL in confidence and supply. The negotiation period was fairly long, with both left-wing and right-wing government being possible. However, following the re-election of president Avery Wagers and her giving a second mandate to the SDP, left-wing government was formed to prevent deadlock. Avery is currently being impeached on charges of violating the Anti-Corruption act. The trial will take place in a few days. The government passed a budget, which was the most right-wing in Dogger history. The chancellor resigned after being elected speaker, who has since worked to clear the backlog. Eric Patterson was sworn in as PM.

Opinion polls
Voting Intentions in Doggerland since the November Election