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| - The Democratic Republic of Lindsey or 'The Republic' is a group of townships in former north Lincolnshire. 'The Republic' is based in the towns of Market Rasen, Louth, Horncastle and the ceremonial capital city of Lincoln. Originally based in the Lincolnshire wolds it has spread its influence over nearly half of the inland of the former English county of Lincolnshire, it takes it's name from the former name for the north of Lincolnshire. The existence of this nation was discovered by Cleveish troops during the Lincolnshire Assimilation Project in conjunction with the nation of Newolland when they arrived in Newark-upon-Trent. From information gained from locals a few things have been learned about the Democratic Republic of Lindsey.
* It was originally a trade agreement between the Lincolnshire Wolds towns of Market Rasen, Louth and Horncastle. Started in 1992.
* Although it states that it is a republic, it is effectively five independent townships (and their surrounding countryside) who signed a mutual trade agreement in 1999, the township of Lincoln became the capital. Newark-upon-Trent became part of the DRL in 2005 and left to become part of the nation of Newolland in 2011, Each township has significant independance from each other.
* The Republic is truly democratic nation with all public positions (and even some private positions) elected.
* They have a small Army in relation to other OBN nations (around 5000 men)
* They have a population of roughly 75,000 Surprisingly, when the Cleveish troops are invited into Newark-upon-Trent town hall they find a picture of the former British PM Thatcher taking pride of place above the main council chamber. After talking to the members of the Republic defenders of Newark-upon-Trent it appears that former PM Thatcher has become the focus heroine worship in the Republic almost to the point of giving her god-like qualities, some believe she will one day return and reunite the British Isles as a new United Kingdom, this is very similar to the legend of King Arthur. They follow a version of Thatcherism:
* The promotion of low inflation - by trade deals between townships, the government also does not allow trade with other nations in the area.
* The tight control of the money supply.
* Firm control over public expenditure.
* The return to 'Victorian values' (of the Samuel Smiles variety).
* Privatisation of as many government agencies as possible.
* Constraints on the labour movement - including the abolition of all trade unions.
* They are also staunchley Anti-Communist. The Republic defenders are delighted to discover form the Cleveish troops that two of the former Queen Elizabeth's children survived DD and became Monarchs of their own nations. They are not that happy about the nation of Newollands plans for the area that is now covered by the Republic however negotiations are underway with Newolland with the assistance of Cleveish troops.
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