Union Federal Party

The Union Federal Party (Afrikaans: Verenigde Federale Party) broke away from the United Party in 1953. It was a British diaspora party, committed to retaining links with the British Commonwealth and monarchy. It also wished to explore liberalising the non-white franchise.[1] It never gained any seats in Parliament, and ceased to exist in 1960.

It was founded by members of Torch Commando[2]

References

  1. Gwendolen Carter: 'Union of South Africa: Politics of White Supremacy'. Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, Vol. 298, Contemporary Africa Trends and Issues. (Mar., 1955), p. 145. JSTOR 1028714
  2. Two New Parties For S. Africa; The Times, 11 May 1953; pg8 col G
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