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The Democratic Republic of Lindsey or 'The Republic' is a group of townships in former north Lincolnshire. The Republic is based in the towns of Market Rasen, Louth, Horncastle, Newark-upon-Trent and the ceremonial capital city of Lincoln. This covers about half of the former English county of Lincolnshire, mostly inland. It takes its name from the traditional northern division of Lincolnshire.
Clevish troops conducted the first real survey of the country during the Lincolnshire Infrastructure Project in conjunction with the Parts of Holland when they arrived in Newark-upon-Trent. The following information is contained in its report:
- Although called a republic, it is effectively several independent townships who signed a mutual trade agreement in 1999. Each township has significant independence from each other.
- The Republic is truly democratic nation with all public positions elected.
- They have a small Army in relation to other OBN nations (around 5000 men).
- They have a population of roughly 75,000.
- They are based in the towns of Newark-upon-Trent, Market Rasen, Horncastle, Louth (the largest town in the area and de facto capital), and the City of Lincoln (the ceremonial capital - it was partly abandoned in 1983 and very few people live there).
Within Newark-upon-Trent, former British PM Thatcher has become the focus of a form of hero worship. Many had waited for years for her to return to the United Kingdom, and her visit a few years earlier was an occasion of celebration in the town. Many went to see her during a stop in Bourne, though she never made it as far inland as the Lindsey towns.
The town follows a version of Thatcherism:
- The political culture is motivated by a staunch anti-communism.
- Ostensibly to combat inflation, the town promotes free trade with other Lindsey townships but protectionism to regulate trade with nations outside it.
- The tight control of the money supply and public expenditure.
- The return to 'Victorian values' (of the Samuel Smiles variety).
- Privatization of as many government agencies as possible.
- Constraints on the labour movement - including the abolition of all trade unions.
- A portrait of the former PM takes pride of place above the main council chamber.
The arrival of an armed force from the outside was not welcome and provoked a tense standoff that lasted a few days.
Trade talks[]
After talks with Newolland and Cleveland diplomats a trade agreement has been drawn up between the DRL and the OBN nations. It was hoped that this trade agreement will lead to greater future inclusion for the DRL in the OBN. However, in the end Lindsey declined to join the Organisation and continued to pursue neutrality.