GSLP–Liberal Alliance

The GSLP–Liberal Alliance is a centre-left[1] political alliance active in Gibraltar consisting of the Gibraltar Socialist Labour Party (GSLP) and Liberal Party of Gibraltar (LPG).

GSLP–Liberal Alliance
LeaderFabian Picardo
Joseph Garcia
Founded2000 (2000)
IdeologySocial liberalism
Social democracy
Political positionCentre-left
Gibraltar Parliament
9 / 17

History

The first election contested by the Alliance was the 2000 general election in February 2000, in which the GSLP and LPG (the latter the direct successor of the Gibraltar National Party) won 7 seats in the House of Assembly, losing to the centre-right Gibraltar Social Democrats (GSD).[2]

The following 2003 general election on 28 November 2003 was a defeat for the Alliance, again winning 7 seats, as was the 2007 general election on 11 October 2007.[3]

The 2011 general election on 11 December 2011 was the first electoral victory for the Alliance, winning 10 seats in the Gibraltar Parliament, forming the government for the first time, with GSLP leader Fabian Picardo serving as Chief Minister.[3]

In the 2015 general election on 26 November 2015, the Alliance were returned as the government with 68% of the vote and 10 seats.[4][5]

Election results

Parliament of Gibraltar
Election Votes  % Seats +/– Government
2000 46,896 40.57
7 / 15
 Steady Opposition
2003 44,920 39.69
7 / 15
 Steady Opposition
2007 70,397 45.49
7 / 17
 Steady Opposition
2011 85,414 48.87
10 / 17
 Increase 3 Majority
2015 100,950 68.44
10 / 17
 Steady Majority
2019 83,122 52.50
10 / 17
 Steady Majority
2023 89,941 50.04
9 / 17
 Decrease 1 Majority

By-elections
Election Votes  % Seats +/–
1999 4,395 51.47
1 / 1
2013 4,899 49.84
1 / 1
 Steady

See also

References
  1. Tremlett, Giles (28 November 2003). "Gibraltar's leader wins third term". The Guardian.
  2. Tom Lansford, ed. (24 March 2015). Political Handbook of the World 2015. SAGE Publications. p. 6584. ISBN 978-1-4833-7155-9.
  3. Tom Lansford, ed. (2014). Political Handbook of the World 2014. SAGE Publications. p. 1530. ISBN 978-1-4833-8626-3.
  4. "GSLP-Liberals win general election". www.gbc.gi.
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