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The Caledonian Liberal Party (CLP) (Scottish Gaelic: Pàrtaidh Libearalach Caledonian) is a political party in Scotland, founded and registed with the Electoral Commission in May 2020. The party describes itself as centre-right, campaigning for a sovereign Scottish state and the foundation of a republic to replace the current British monarchy.

John Langham is a founding member of the party, and has been the leader of the party since its inception.

Ideology
The CLP identity themselves as a centre-right, classically liberal party. One of the party's fundamental principles is to install a democratically-elected head of state in a sovereign Scottish Republic and to end the current British Monarchy through the dissolution of the Union of the Crowns and the transition of the nation's unicameral Scottish Parliament towards a bicameral legislature.

Constitution

 * Concerted push for further devolved powers with the end result of a sovereign Scottish republic
 * Abolition of the British monarchy or the dissolution of the Union of the Crowns for an elected head of state
 * Proposal of a referendum to determine the constitutional issue

Broadcasting & Media

 * Replacement of the BBC with a new devolved or independent state broadcaster
 * Extending coverage to a more Scottish, European and world-wide focus

Elections & voting systems

 * Phased roll-out of internet voting to build on the success of elections in Estonia
 * Support for a reduction in the voting age to sixteen for Scottish, European and local election franchises

Reform of local government taxation

 * Abolition of the current Council Tax system
 * Implementation of a new, devolved local income tax based largely on ability to pay which would be deducted from an individual's wage by Revenue Scotland

Welfare & social security

 * Introduction of mandatory identity cards to all residents
 * Continue with nationwide roll-out and refinement of Universal Credit to replace existing benefits
 * Introduction of mandatory intensive employment activity programme for long-term unemployed and under-employed welfare recipients

Employment

 * Increase statutory paternity leave to a minimum period of six weeks
 * Expansion of flexible working hours scheme to incorporate more employers and organisations

Cities & transport

 * Improved rail and road links connecting Scotland's major towns and cities
 * Reinstatement and eventual completion of the Glasgow Airport Rail Link project
 * Extension of Edinburgh Tram programme to link the city centre to Leith and Newhaven
 * City status to be restored to Dunfermline to help increase investment in the Fife peninsula
 * Open air Wi-Fi to be installed in all major Scottish cities and towns
 * Further roll-out of smart cards and m-ticketing for train, bus and tram networks nationwide

International relations

 * Sovereign Scotland to join the United Nations
 * Referendum to determine whether a newly-independent Scotland would seek to remain a member of the European Union prior to negotiations
 * In the event of delay in joining the EU immediately after independence, to seek an interim membership of the EEA or negotiate an EFTA agreement

Language & culture

 * Continued support of revival and reintroduction of Scottish Gaelic across Scotland
 * Nomination and backing of the inscription of Arbroath Abbey - the sight of the 1320 Declaration of Arbroath - as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Sport

 * Ending of current ban on alcohol being consumed at football matches
 * Support for introduction of safe standing in football stadiums
 * Investment in significant improvements in stadia and training facilities

Electoral performance
The party is yet to contest an election, and thus is yet to hold a seat at Scottish, UK, European or local level. At UK elections, they have openly supported a tactical vote for the Scottish National Party.

Membership
As a relatively new party with a minimal membership base, they will be looking to grow this at the earliest available opportunity. They believe this is possible particularly due to the widespread coverage of the 2014 Scottish independence referendum which led to a surge in membership of the Scottish National Party, Scottish Green Party and Scottish Socialist Party.

Logo
The party logo is based on a combination of the Scottish Saltire and the colours and form of the thistle, Scotland's national flower.