Welcome to the Centre...

From the time of Talamthom's founding as a micronation on the 11th June 2004 there has always been a journalistic representation for left wing politics, the then ruling TSDP made thier modern form of Social Democracy clear with the aid of the Tománn Times. Following the break-up of the TSDP alliance, and the formation of the TUDP out of its ashes, the right has been out of favour mainly due to a large ultra-left contigent both nationally and internationally with the micronational world. There is no place, it would appear, for what is on a global scale considered "central" politics. Politics designed to fight for social justice and welfare yet also designed to promote moderated free market economy.

The TUDP, which following the departure of thier "political heavywieght" leader, James Doyle, has been attempting a route back to the centre of the political spectrum, has found itself suffering from party members inactivity and also an apparent increase in interest of the newer Tománnachs in the 'fashonable' Communist Party. To add insult to injury a new party the Labour Party with its "old-style" labour stance has applied for official recognition and intend to tread on the old stamping ground of the TSDP, both politically and also by gaining a 'voting alliance' with the CPT.

President Kelly who has resumed control over the TUDP after the departure of Mr. Doyle is currently seeing the crisis for everything that it is - a potential at the polls for his party. As the party to have invested the most money in Talamthom it poses the real threat that all that money may go to waste if the party is to lose power at this early stage. The President said earlier today when asked about the crisis facing his party;

"The TUDP, which has been accused of being popularist in its decision making style it would appear is in fact "unpopularist" if such a word exists. We have seen the activity dwindle within our own party, we have seen members allegedly bullied out of office and others accused of taking part in intermicronational coups. It is a disasaster that leaves questions as to whether i should stand for office again or maybe save my time and stand down at the general election to allow the more fashionable movements thier place."

Where the TUDP goes from here we are sure to find out in coming days and weeks. In the run up to the by elections and with the general election as possibly as close as a month and a half away President Kelly feels things aren't promising for the TUDP or Talamthom.

"Without some renewed interest in the "New Labour" approach to politics it would appear the TUDPs days in power could be numbered."