The 'Imperial British Conservative Party' was a
farcical political party founded by
The Wizard of New Zealand. It was dedicated to the grand traditions of British
Imperialism in the face of
capitalism,
globalisation and the distinct lack of culture in
Christchurch, New Zealand.
The Imperial British Conservative Party also had a presence in
Australia, especially during the
republican debate of the
1990s. One of its candidates,
Murgatroyd, had run for parliament in several Australian federal elections, at each time standing against the Prime Minister (initially
Bob Hawke). In official statements, Murgatroyd listed his occupation as "
dole bludger". At other times, Murgatroyd stood under the banner of another
New Zealand joke party, the
McGillicuddy Serious Party.
In one Australian election in the 1980s, the party promised to dye the Speaker's wig a conservative blue.
External link
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The Wizard's explanation of the IBC's aims and purpose