United Cyprus Party
Political party in North Cyprus
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The United Cyprus Party (Turkish: Birleşik Kıbrıs Partisi, BKP) is a left-wing, socialist party in Northern Cyprus. The party was founded in 2003 by İzzet İzcan. It supports the idea of a free, demilitarised and united Cyprus.[1] In the 2009 elections, the BKP won 34,239 votes (2.42%) and no seats. In the 2013 elections it won 39,127 votes (3.15%) and no seats.
United Cyprus Party Birleşik Kıbrıs Partisi | |
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| Leader | İzzet İzcan |
| General Secretary | Salih Sonüstün |
| Founded | 2003 |
| Split from | New Cyprus Party |
| Headquarters | North Nicosia, Northern Cyprus |
| Ideology | Socialism Cyprus reunification Cypriotism |
| Political position | Left-wing |
| European affiliation | Party of the European Left |
| Colours | Red, blue and white |
| Parliament: | 0 / 50
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| Website | |
| www.birlesikkibris.com | |
Election results
| Choice | Vote | Chair | Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| # | % | Rank | # | ± | ||
| 2009 | 34.239 | 2.4 | 6th | 0 / 50 |
New | N/a |
| 2013 | 39,127 | 3.15 | 5th | 0 / 50 |
0 | N/a |
| 2018 | 143,645 | 2.68 | 7th | 0 / 50 |
0 | N/a |
