Rump party

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A Rump Party is political party that is formed by the remaining body of supporters and leaders who do not support a breakaway group who merge with or form another new party. The Rump party can have the name of the original party , or a new name.

Examples:

• Liberal Party (UK, 1989)
• National Party (South Africa) under leadership of DF Malan after formation of United Party (South Africa).
• New National Party (South Africa) the new name of what remained of National Party (South Africa) under the leadership of FW de Klerk and Marthinus van Schalkwyk.

 

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