Catholic Party | |
|---|---|
| Dissolved | 1929 |
| Preceded by | Irish Nationalist Party |
| Succeeded by | Centre Party |
| Headquarters | Liverpool, United Kingdom |
| Ideology | Irishminority interests Christian democracy Social Catholicism |
| Religion | Catholicism |
| Colors | Green |
TheCatholic Party was founded in Liverpool in 1925 from theIrish Nationalist Party's Liverpool section following the establishment of theIrish Free State and its separation from theUnited Kingdom.[1] It represented the interests ofthe Irish population.
The Catholic Party stood candidates inLiverpool City Council elections from 1925 to 1929; thereafter it became the Centre Party.
| Election | Leader | Vote % | Seats | Council administration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | — | 7.3 | 22 / 151 | Conservative |
| 1926 | — | 7.5 | 20 / 151 | Conservative |
| 1927 | — | 21 / 151 | Conservative | |
| 1928 | — | 15 / 151 | Conservative |