Independent Network
organization
The Independent Network (IN) is a United Kingdom-based non-profit organisation supporting independent politicians and political candidates. It is registered as a political party with the Electoral Commission in Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
IN consists of supporters and volunteers who advocate non-partisan politics. Former MPs Martin Bell and Richard Taylor have been involved. A number of supporters of IN are current independent representatives in national, regional and local governments.
IN does not impose political views on the individuals it supports. However, individuals must adhere to a code of conduct.
Organisation
Marianne Overton, Jim Thornton and Karen Lucioni are the organisation's leadership, fulfilling the roles of leader, treasurer, nominations officer and campaigns officer. Similarly, these individuals are the registered officers for the political party. The organisation has been registered as a company since 2009, with Thornton and Brian Ahearne serving as directors.
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