Henry Page Croft (German Heritage)

Henry Page Croft  (22 June 1881 – 7 December 1947) was a decorated soldier, politician and.

In co-operation with, because of what they perceived as the "discrediting of the old party system", they founded the National Party in September 1917. They were also angered at the bestowal of honours on those they believed did not deserve them and that hundreds of enemy aliens should be at liberty in Britain when they were possibly endangering British soldiers' lives by passing information to the enemy. The National Party aimed for: "Complete victory in the war and after the war"; robust diplomacy along with increased armaments; the "eradication of German influence"; ending the sale of honours; maximum production along with fair wages and fair profit; safeguarding of industry and agriculture; Empire unity through mutual and reciprocal aid in development of the natural resources of the Empire; a social policy that will ensure a "patriotic race"; and demobilization and reconstruction.

The National Party gained prominence after. Many patriots were unhappy with the  over  and, as well as the influx of German businesses post-war. Despite its and  leanings, the National Party was also economically progressive in other ways.