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New President of Kerlile announced after 65-hour debate
1st July 2019

The Council of Kerlile has finished their debate on the appointment of a new president after approximately 65 hours. The debate, originally scheduled to last for 10 hours, was delayed by Councillors supporting Carmen Robinson, who had been charged with treason. It was announced shortly before the announcement of the new president that the charges against Councillor Robinson have been dropped.

In a historic event, the new president of Kerlile will be Rebecca Arnott – the first president who is not a member of the Women’s Party of Kerlile. Councillor Arnott is the founder of the new Reform Party, and a supporter of increased rights for men and an advocate for better treatment of prisoners. She won the presidency with seven votes. She becomes president after controversy surrounding her upbringing, although an investigation which led to the arrest of her siblings has been declared flawed, and the siblings released.

The presidency of Rebecca Arnott will lead to major changes in Kerlian society, which many across Kerlile have been advocating in support of for many years. Celebrations among pro-reform groups are taking place across the country, particularly among those groups who have supported men’s rights, which was a major part of Arnott’s platform.

Councillor Arnott said, in a speech following the announcement:

“The time has come for Kerlile to move away from our discriminatory practices against men. We have already built a society where women can thrive, as was the goals of the founders of this great nation. It is now time to move forward, to create a society where everyone can thrive regardless of gender. The time has come to move on from the restrictive policies of our past, to create a society where all, especially women, can be truly free.”

Councillor Arnott will be formally inaugurated as the next president of Kerlile on the 8th July 2019. Outgoing President Joanna Greenwood has not yet commented on Arnott’s victory, however had publicly opposed her platform in the past. For all, among the Council and among the citizens of Kerlile, this will be a decision that fundamentally changes society within this country.