Charles Wright, The Baron Huntingdon

The Right Honourable The Baron Huntingdon KT KP CH KBE OC AM BA
Portrait of Wright in 2025
17th Prime Minister of the Empire of Great Britain
In office 10 July 2022 – 10 August 2022
Monarch	William V
Preceded by	The Duke of Warwick
Succeeded by	Sir Joshua Sherwood
First Secretary of State
In office 26 June 2022 – 9 June 2022
Monarch	William V
Prime Minister	The Duke of Warwick
Preceded by	The Duke of York
Succeeded by	The Duke of York
28th Speaker of the House of Commons
In office 4 January 2023 – 2 February 2023
Monarch	Elizabeth III
Prime Minister	The Baroness of Lomond
Preceded by	The Viscount of Halifax
Succeeded by	The Baroness of Lomond
22nd Speaker of the House of Commons
In office 23 April 2022 – 10 June 2022
Monarch	William V
Prime Minister	Duke of York, Duke of Warwick
Preceded by	The Viscount Islington
Succeeded by	Albus Stuart-Windsor
Lord Privy Seal
In office 18 January 2023 – 2 February 2023
Monarch	Elizabeth III
Preceded by	The Duke of Warwick
Chancellor of the Exchequer
In office 27 April 2022 – 10 Augustus 2022
Monarch	William V
Prime Minister	The Duke of York, The Duke of Warwick
Preceded by	Postion re-established
Succeeded by	Albus Stuart-Windsor
Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation
In office 28 February 2022 – 27 June 2022
Monarch	William V
Preceded by	HRH Prince Victor
Succeeded by	The Viscount Islington
Senior Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords
In office 16 February 2022 – 17 April 2022
Monarch	William V
Succeeded by	Albert Wellesley
Lord of Parliament
In office 15 February 2022 – 16 April 2022
Monarch	William V
Member of Parliament for Aberavon
In office 30 December 2022 – 2 February 2023
Leader	The Baroness of Lomond
Parliamentary group	British Federation of Labour
Member of Parliament for Cambridge
In office 23 April 2022 – 10 August 2022
Leader	Viscount of Islington, The Duke of York, Duke of Warwick
Parliamentary group	Commonwealth Non-Aligned Alliance (formerly), British Workers' Party
Personal details
Relatives	The Noble House of Wright, The Royal House of Somerset (formerly),
Profession	Politician, Civil Servant, Journalist
Cabinet	1st J. Sherwood Cabinet, 2nd J. Somerset Cabinet, 1st C. Somerset Cabinet
Former political affiliations	Commonwealth Non-Aligned Alliance, British Workers' Party, British Federation of Labour
Joined	11 February 2022
Retired	3 February 2023
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Charles Henry Andrew Wright, The Baron Huntingdon KT KP CH KBE OC AM BA (joined 11 February 2022) is a prominent Scottish statesman and public figure known for his distinctive career across British politics, media, military and public service. Wright has served as Prime Minister of Great Britain on three separate occasions, each time appointed as successor following the resignation of an incumbent Prime Minister from a different political party, without ever securing the office through a general election. He currently serves as Secretary of State for Regional Development, a department he founded himself during the Kirkwall Premiership. Throughout his career, Wright has held numerous senior government positions and Great Offices of State, including Deputy Prime Minister, First Secretary of State, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary of State for the Home Office and Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office.

Wright’s parliamentary tenure is notable for his service as Speaker of the House of Commons during seven of his ten parliamentary sessions, making him the second longest-serving Speaker and the longest-serving elected Speaker. As a prolific legislator, he has authored more than seventy legislative proposals and multiple national budgets, leaving a lasting impact on British governance. A leading figure on the British left, Wright has played a pivotal role in reshaping the political landscape by refounding the British Workers’ Party in 2024 and founding and rebranding the Progressive Commonwealth Party, following earlier involvement with the British Federation of Labour.

Beyond politics, Wright has twice held the position of Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation and served as Colonel of the Regiment of the Household Division. He continues to engage in public discourse through the Kirkwall Lantern, a platform he founded to publish in-depth opinion pieces, and serves as a trustee of the Heritage Preservation Institute.

Early Life

Charles Wright was born on 11 February 2022 to Richard Wright, 1st Earl of Halifax, an English legislator, and Margaret Maniar, a writer of Ulster Scots heritage. When Wright was seven years old, his father passed away. Following this, he moved with his mother to Balfour Castle on the island of Shapinsay in Orkney, Scotland. As the second of three sons, Wright grew up largely solitary. His elder brother, Andrew Wright, 1st Viscount Islington, remained at the family seat of Harewood House after their father’s death. Wright’s younger brother, Sir Patrick Maniar-Wright, was born later. In Scotland, Wright attended the University of the Highlands and Islands, where he earned bachelor’s degrees in Political Science, Policy Making, Military Science, Journalism, and Economics. He later went on to attend Cambridge University at a young age but did not complete his studies there.

Charles Wright editing the latest draft of Varsity.

While at Cambridge, Wright served as editor of Varsity, the university’s leading student newspaper. Drawing on writing skills inherited from his mother, a professional writer, he used the platform to present balanced political commentary and establish a reputation for impartiality. Leveraging the recognition of his father’s political legacy in South Cambridgeshire, Wright positioned himself as an unexpected contender against the British Workers’ Party by appealing to the university’s highly educated student body. To solidify this momentum, he founded the Commonwealth Non-Aligned Alliance, quickly joined by his brother, who became its first Party Leader, as Wright was too young to participate in an general election. In a surprising turn of events, inspired by Wright’s popularity and that of the Alliance, King William V appointed him as Lord of Parliament during the 17th Session of Parliament, marking the start of his political career.

Political Career

Senior Deputy Speaker Wright meets with the Lady Speaker, the 1st Duchess of Edinburgh.

Lord of Parliament

Wright’s political career began in his youth with the founding of the Commonwealth Non-Aligned Alliance. Due to his young age and ineligibility to run in general elections, he was appointed by King William V as a Lord of Parliament, receiving the temporary title of Baron Holland. While unable to stand for election, Wright was elected Chairman of the Commonwealth Non-Aligned Alliance, with his elder brother, Andrew Wright, 1st Viscount Islington, serving as the party’s Leader in the House of Commons after crossing the aisle to join the new party.

As Chairman, Wright focused on shaping the party’s charter. and led from the House of Lords, where he distinguished himself as the chamber’s most active member by submitting thirteen legislative proposals. His legislative activism drew the attention of Elizabeth, 1st Duchess of Edinburgh, the Lady Speaker of the House of Lords, who appointed Wright as Senior Deputy Speaker of the House of Lords.

During his tenure in the Lords, Wright introduced and saw enacted several significant pieces of legislation, including the Household Division Act 2022, the Education Act 2022, the British Overseas Territories Act 2022, the Treasury Act 2022, the Citizenship Amendment Act 2022, the Parliament Act Amendment Act 2022, the Properties Act 2022, and the Government Formation Act Repeal Act 2022. He also introduced a resolution to appoint a WA Delegate and an amendment to the Standing Orders of the House of Lords. In his first parliamentary session, Wright was instrumental in establishing the Household Division and formalizing the British Overseas Territories, revitalizing the economy alongside co-author Ulrich Bauheim, and legislating reforms in education and housing.

By the end of the 17th session of Parliament, despite his relative junior status, Wright earned a high approval rating, receiving a score of 9.3 out of 10 in early BBC performance polls. Mid-term polling gave him a rating of 8.9, encouraging him to contest the next general election, which would conclude his tenure as Lord of Parliament.

Member of Parliament

18th Session of Parliament

Following his service as a Lord of Parliament in the House of Lords, Wright announced his candidacy for the Cambridge constituency on 10 April 2022, standing for the Commonwealth Non-Aligned Alliance. His campaign adopted the slogan "Green suits me better than red", referencing the green benches of the House of Commons and the red benches of the Lords.

In the general election for the 18th Session of Parliament, Wright placed fourth in total voting points among eight candidates, surpassing his brother Andrew Wright, 1st Viscount Islington, who was party leader and candidate for prime minister. Upon entering the Commons, he became leader of the second-largest party and negotiated a coalition with the British Workers’ Party, which had secured a workable majority. The coalition agreement secured his appointment as Chancellor of the Exchequer and was cited as an example of bipartisan cooperation.

During the 18th Session of Parliament Wright proposed the World Assembly Council Act 2022, the May Budget Act 2022, the Treasury Act Amendment Act 2022, the Household Division Amendment Act 2022, the Monarchy Amendment Act 2022, the Elections Act Amendment Act 2022, the Parliament Amendment Act 2022 and a amendment to the Standing Orders. All of the Acts and amendments were enacted. The May Budget Act 2022 was the first budget to be proposed since the reestablishment of the economy and was co-written by the James Forsyte, 1st Duke of Warwick and Sirch Somerset, Marquess of Lorne. The Treasury Act Amendment Act 2022 served to speed up the procedure of enacting a budget through enabling Joint Sessions to scrutinize budgets instead of both Houses separate limiting parliamentary ping-pong. The Monarchy Amendment Act 2022 established minimum compositions for both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. Wright also asked questions during the Minister's Question time 8 times.

Wright, having served as Senior Deputy Speaker prior to his election, was unanimously elected Speaker of the House of Commons. His first term as Speaker coincided with the at the time most active session in parliamentary history, with recorded messages increasing from 284 in the 17th Session to 450 in the 18th. During the session he simultaneously held the offices of Member of Parliament, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Speaker. In the BBC mid-term polling, he received a score of 8.2 out of 10, the highest rating of any member during the term.

19th Session of Parliament

Wright contested the Cambridge constituency for a second time in the general election for the 19th Session of Parliament, held on 22 June 2022, this time representing the British Workers’ Party as he crossed the aisle and became a member of the British Workers' Party on June 8, 2022. Launching his campaign under the slogan "Together with Charles", he secured the highest number of votes among all candidates, once again outpolling his party leader, with whom he secured a historic absolute majority in the House of Commons. On 29 June 2022 he was appointed First Secretary of State and re-appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer by Prime Minister James Forsyte, 1st Duke of Warwick. Five days later, on 27 June, he was unanimously re-elected Speaker of the House of Commons. In his inaugural address he announced initiatives to engage the public with parliamentary proceedings, including opening a post in the Stranger’s Gallery for citizens to comment during debates, and restoring the tradition of maiden speeches. Early in the session he issued a unusual temporary voting embargo to allow the House of Lords to keep pace with legislation. During the session he successfully introduced several key bills, including the State-owned Enterprises Act, the Estate Development Act, the National Commerce Act, the July Budget Act, and the Sailor Inclusion Act, all of which were enacted. On 12 July, following the resignation of Prime Minister James Forsyte, 1st Duke of Warwick, Wright was appointed Prime Minister and vacated the Speakership. Two days before a foreign affairs incident that would prompt political pressure over his handling of the matter, Wright received a 9.3 out of 10 rating as Prime Minister in BBC mid-term polling. Despite this, he resigned as Member of Parliament, Chancellor of the Exchequer, and Prime Minister 32 days after taking the latter office, marking the end of his rapid rise in British politics.

22th Session of Parliament

After a period of absence from political life, Charles Wright returned to the Empire and joined the British Federation of Labour following the merger of his former party, the British Workers’ Party. He re-entered Parliament midway through the 22rd Session by winning a by-election in the Aberavon constituency, defeating August Carew-Grey of the British Royalist Party.

During the 22nd Session of Parliament, the Speakership of the House of Commons became vacant for the third time, and Wright was unanimously elected Speaker for a third time. By this, he became both the 22nd and 28th Speaker of the House of Commons. Upon assuming office, Wright inherited a House in a state of inactivity due to the holiday period and poor maintenance.

Wright introduced three legislative proposals during the session: the Judicial Separation Act 2022, the World Assembly Governance Act 2022, and the General Registrar Act 2022. The Judicial Separation Act was controversial because it required the Lord Chief Justice to resign either from the judiciary or the House of Lords. The Act also established eligibility for Supreme Court members to hold offices in Parliament and His Majesty’s Government. The General Registrar Act, which aimed to regulate the establishment of a roleplay database, was not enacted after Queen Elizabeth III refused Royal Assent..

At the conclusion of the session, Wright presided over a Joint Session of Parliament focused on Judicial, Electoral, and Economic Reform. Prime Minister Kathrine Grey, 1st Countess of Argyll, proposed the Economic Reform Package Act, comprising the British Economy Act 2023, the Budgetary Act 2023, and the Business and Commerce Act 2023. Wright co-authored the British Economy Act and the Business and Commerce Act, both of which received unanimous approval. The session also debated Judicial Reform, with Alistair Grey, The Earl of Sutherland, proposing the Judiciary Act 2023. Wright subsequently introduced the Judicial Reform Amendments Act 2022, which was incorporated into the package. This Judicial Reform package was adopted unanimously. Finally, Elio Somerset, The Viscount Salisbury, introduced the Elections Act 2023, which was also enacted unanimously, marking the successful conclusion of the Joint Session.

23rd Session of Parliament

Charles Wright registered as a candidate for the 23rd Session of Parliament on 27 January 2023.. He was re-elected as Member of Parliament for the Aberavon constituency, representing the British Federation of Labour. However, shortly after the general election, the British Federation of Labour collapsed. In response to the party’s dissolution, Wright resigned his seat, stating that he no longer considered his mandate valid as it was tied to his former party membership. This marked the second time that Wright left politics.

33rd Session of Parliament

Although initially announced as a Lord of Parliament for the 33rd Session, Wright chose to stand for election to the House of Commons instead. He cited his strong views on ongoing political developments as motivation to maintain a presence in the Commons rather than the House of Lords. Wright refounded the British Workers' Party together with Sirch Somerset, 2nd Duke of York, both having previously served as Member of Parliament and Prime Minister on behalf of the party.

During the preceding 32nd Session, Wright, strongly opposed to proposed limitations and penalties on Members of Parliament who changed their political affiliation. He challenged the Unionist Party's position on this matter, arguing in the Stranger's Gallery for MPs’ freedom to realign their political views without facing sanctions. Wright further brought a legal challenge before the Royal Court of Justice, contesting Parliament’s authority to impose such penalties. The Court ruled in Wright’s favor, affirming that restrictions on changing political affiliation violated the right to free political thought and liberty.

Following this ruling, Wright engaged with Members of Parliament during the 2024 campaign season to gauge support for amending the Representation of the People Act 2023. Facing widespread reluctance, he resolved to stand as a candidate himself, registering on 18 June 2024 as leader of the British Workers' Party for the Orkney and Shetland constituency. He was elected in the July 2024 General Election, marking the return of the British Workers' Party to the Commons after their absence since the 21st Session and Wright's third tenure in the House of Commons.

During the election, Wright publicly endorsed the Unionist Party under the campaign theme “Prosperity for All: Access to Wealth, Land, and Means of Production”. Following the Unionists’ win of five out of eleven Commons seats. Shortly before the conclusion of the election, a coalition agreement was announced between the British Workers' Party and the Unionist Party. Wright stated that the coalition sought to address wealth inequality by promoting estate developments, aiming to stimulate economic activity while reducing disparities. As part of the coalition agreement, Wright was appointed Secretary of State for the Home Office, marking his second appointment to a Great Office of State.

On the opening day of the 33rd Session, Wright introduced the Restoration of Liberty Amendment Act 2024, which lifted restrictions on switching political affiliations during a parliamentary term. Despite initial opposition, the amendment passed unanimously. Wright also authored the Secular Governance Act 2024, proposing disestablishment of the Church of England, but this legislation failed after a divided vote in the Commons. Other legislative initiatives included the Freedom of Political Affiliation Act 2024, which amended the Bill of Rights to enshrine freedom of political affiliation, and the BBC Charter Revision Act 2024, establishing provisions for appointing an acting Director-General. Wright also sponsored the Standard Legislation Priority Resolution, prioritizing standard legislation under certain conditions; this passed into law. Several of Wright’s proposals encountered obstacles. The MP Inactivity Act 2024 passed the Commons but failed in the Lords. The Estate Development Act 2024 faced delays in legislative ping-pong and was not enacted during the session. The HM Opposition Housing Act 2024 successfully established the Norman Shaw Buildings as a separate board for HM’s Most Loyal Opposition and designated the Norman Shaw North Building as official office space for MPs. Wright was also active in parliamentary discipline, authoring two censure resolutions. One censured Nicholas Burke following the Burke Affair and passed with minimal opposition. The other sought to expel and censure his younger brother, Sir Patrick Maniar-Wright, due to inactivity in both parliamentary and military roles. Following these motions, Sir Patrick Maniar-Wright resigned all his offices.

34th Session of Parliament

35th Session of Parliament

37th Session of Parliament

38th Session of Parliament

39th Session of Parliament

Premierships

First Premiership

Main Article: Premiership of the Baron Huntingdon.

Charles Wright was invested as the 17th Prime Minister of the Empire of Great Britain on the 10th of July, 2022, by His Majesty King William V. His appointment followed the resignation of the Earl of Northumberland due to personal reasons. Wright, who served as First Secretary of State, was the first in the Line of Succession, despite having left the British Workers' Party one day before the resignation of the Earl of Northumberland who invited him back to take over the party leadership of the British Workers' Party on the day of his resignation. Wright agreed and was elected Party Leader of the British Workers' Party the same day. Following his appointment as Prime Minister Wright, by force of law, resigned as First Secretary of State and as Speaker of the House of Commons. Wright inherited a absolute majority within the House of Commons which subsequently passed the Confidence in the Prime Minister resolution unanimously. Wright's legacy as Prime Minister is controversial. While he received a rating of 9.3/10 as Prime Minister in the BBC mid-term polling he resigned under pressure two days later. His Cabinet received a rating of 8/10 for it's activity during the summer slump, despite multiple vacations of Cabinet officials, including the Prime Minister himself, the First Secretary of State, the Secretary of Culture and the Foreign Secretary. His Cabinet also received a rating of 8.8/10 regarding decision making and a rating of 9/10 for its initiatives. However, there was no poll conducted after the resignation of Wright as Prime Minister, so it is unclear how his ratings were affected following the resignation on the 9th of August and the dramatic events regarding to the India crisis. It is fair to say though that Wright became a controversial figure after his resignation and subsequent banishment over the events.

Huntingdon Caretaker Premiership

Main Article: Huntingdon Caretaker Premiership.

Wright assumed the Premiership on November 9, 2024, following the resignation of August Carew-Grey, the Baron Calder & Wilton. He was invited by the Sovereign to form a Government, which would serve as a caretaker administration until the upcoming general election, just five days away. In testament to his close friendship with Sirch Somerset, 2nd Duke of York, Wright appointed him as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, where in that role, Somerset produced a series of reccomendations for the next government to complete in order to revitalise foreign politics.

During his brief tenure, Wright hosted the November 2024 General Election Festival and organized the National Remembrance Day services. His administration also saw the establishment of the National Diploma Register, the creation of a diplomatic register in the Foreign Office, and the first Master Citizenship List Check in months within the Home Office. Additionally, Wright ensured that all Government Departments submitted transition reports to assist the incoming Government.

Wright's tenure was primarily focused on clearing the administrative backlog and laying a foundation for the next administration. Despite these efforts, he was not re-elected in the subsequent elections, becoming the first incumbent Prime Minister in modern history to lose his seat in the House of Commons. It was widely seen as a surprise win for the Unionist and Conservative parties, as polls had predicted a landslide victory for the BWP and Labour parties.

In his final moments at 10 Downing Street, His Majesty King Charles III, noting the mixed emotions Wright must have been feeling, expressed gratitude for his longterm service and conferred upon him the title of Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle.

Kirkwall Premiership

Main Article: Premiership of the Viscount Kirkwall.

Charles Wright, The Viscount Kirkwall's third tenure as Prime Minister of Great Britain began on the 20 March 2025, when formed a government following the resignation of Josephine Carew, The Countess of Strathmore. During this time, Wright also served as First Lord of the Treasury and as Chancellor of the Exchequer. This was Wright's third tenure as PM, following the trend of his tenure's coming via appointments or resignations, as opposed to victories in a General Election. He was the fourth Prime Minister of George VII, and the second to not be elected during his reign.

Government Portfolios

Chancellor of the Exchequer

1st Sirch Sherwood-Somerset Premiership Tenure

Charles Wright was appointed to a Cabinet position for the first time on the 27th of April 2022, when he was appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer in the first Sirch Sherwood-Somerset Premiership. The appointment followed upon the conclusion of a coalition agreement between the Commonwealth Non-Aligned Alliance and the British Workers' Party. As Party Chairman of the Commonwealth Non-Aligned Alliance which formed the minority, Wright secured the positions of Chancellor of the Exchequer and Speaker of the House of Commons for himself.

Wright released an inaugural statement on the 27th of April, the same day he was appointed. In the statement Wright announced that he had appointed Ulrich Bauheim, with whom he co-authored the Treasury Act 2022 that reintroduced the economy, as Chief Secretary to the Treasury. In his statement, he proclaimed to strive for a economy that rewards and incentives activity, and in which there were plenty of spending options. As his first action as Chancellor of the Exchequer, Wright created a survey regarding the economy, in which he gathered the opinions of the citizenry with regard to the restoration of the economy.During his tenure as Chancellor of the Exchequer, he passed the Treasury Act 2022, and the June Budget 2022, thereby restoring the economy and passing its first budget. Following these developments, Wright hosted the first Economic Forum, to discuss spending opportunities with the citizenry. Here he introduced two ideas that carried the support of the forum, the first to sell a monthly limited edition shop item to be displayed on profiles, the second to establish a system to create opportunities to expand estates and to invest in passive income through the expansions. Towards the end of the term, Wright also introduced the Housing Act 2022 together with the Prime Minister Sirch Somerset, Marquess of Lorne, enabling estates to be created and the purchase of acres of land that would generate passive income. For his efforts as Chancellor of the Exchequer he was elected Citizen of the Month 2022. He was rated a 7.8/10 in the BBC's Mid-Term Polling, ranking as the highest members of Cabinet with the exception of the Prime Minister.

Following the survey, Wright proposed the Treasury Act 2022 to the House of Commons once more, after it failed to receive Royal Assent when introduced during the 17th Session of Parliament, due to the timing. This time, the Treasury Act 2022 passed the House of Commons unanimously once more, however, it was amended by the House of Lords, as to ensure that responsibility over the enactment of the budget would be shared by both the House of Commons and the House of Lords, while Wright was the opinion that the budget should be exclusively debated and decided upon by the House of Commons. After the House of Commons agreed to the amendments the Treasury Act 2022 that reintroduced the economy was enacted. It was unique that the Treasury Act 2022 had passed the House of Commons four times before its enactment. Reintroducing the economy also required Wright to establish the first treasury administration and the creation of multiple forms.

Once the Treasury Act 2022 was enacted, Wright released his first bi-weekly statement, in which he expressed that no matter was included in the budget that did not receive a majority support following the survey he organized. He stated that any matter that did receive support majority support was incorporated. Wright therefore famously named the first budget ''the People's budget.'' The budget was formally proposed on the 11th of May, 2022. Wright introduced a progressive income tax that was supported by 76.9% of the thirteen respondents, as well as a tax free allowance for poor citizens, which was supported by 53.8% of the respondents. The progressive income tax, together with a lower tax businesses, and fees for inactivity warnings, and business and residence applications, were to make up the revenue of His Majesty's Government. Furthermore, he introduced the ability to print money, as His Majesty's Treasury did not have any currency at the moment the economy was reintroduced. The expenditure existed of salaries for public officials, and three incentives, for event participation, stamp donations, and business registrations. The less wealthy would also receive a small social grant at the end of the month and those that received honours would receive an allowance. He also introduced a effort to earn money for citizens, through posting income, that was differentiated for each board. The House of Commons approved it with no votes against, after amending it to include earnings for thread creations as well. The House of Lords amended the budget, wishing to limit it's reach solely to the month of may, and proposing to introduce an application fee for the establishment of religious institutions. Furthermore, they desired consuls to receive earnings per foreign affairs update. Wright supported the amendments with exception of the amendment to limit the budgets duration to the month may as the amended version reached the House of Commons on the 23th of May. The House of Commons therefore amended the budget to include the month of June and to exclude the month of may. The June Budget Act 2022 unanimously passed the House of Lords on the 1st of June, 2022 and subsequently received Royal Assent.

Wright and then Prime Minister Sirch Somerset, 2nd Duke of York together wrote the Housing Act 2022. While initially there were no plans to tie it to the economy other than establishing permit fees this changed throughout the session. After it passed the House of Commons in it's original state, the Duchess of Rothesay summoned Charles Wright to the House of Lords for questioning, after concerns were raised about the prices of the permit fees. Wright defended the cost of permit fees, stating that the tax free allowance was set at the the cost of business and estate fees. During the debate in the House of Lords, Lord St. John proposed that estate owners could buy acreage that would generate passive income. The Duchess of Rothesay supported this and drafted an amendment. The amended version of the Housing Act 2022 was sent to the House of Commons where Wright defended the changes and states his enthusiasm about the amendments. The Housing Act 2022 was passed on the 21st of June, 2022, the last day of the 18th Session of Parliament.

2nd James Somerset Premiership Tenure

Wright was appointed First Secretary of State and Chancellor of the Exchequer on the 29th of June, 2022, by Prime Minister James Forsyte, 1st Duke of Warwick. This followed the general election of June 2022 in which the British Workers' Party won a historical absolute majority of the House of Commons. With his re-appointment as Chancellor of the Exchequer on the 29th of June, 2022, Wright continued to serve in this role which he also fulfilled during the preceding Premiership. Wright introduced the Estate Development Act 2022 and the State-owned Enterprises Act 2022 during the first week since his re-appointment. Wright announced that his next goal would be to introduce the National Commerce Act to establish a national shop. He also announced minor changes which he would propose with regard to the budget and the Treasury Act following a review of the first payment cycle of the restored economy.[1] Subsequently Wright organized a second Economic Forum, a practice he established during his first term as Chancellor of the Exchequer, to discuss the renewal of the budget. The input received during the forum prompted the inclusion of a newcomer grant in the next budget. He proposed the National Commerce Act 2022 on the 2nd of July, 2022. All acts were eventually enacted.

On the 27th of June, Wright submitted the Estate Development Act 2022 to the floor of the House of Commons. This legislative proposal would add another property next, namely the estate, in addition to residences, businesses and religious institutions. During the debate, Wright mentioned that the goals of the estates would be to ensure exclusivity, to promote roleplay, to create government revenue, and most of all to set long-term goals for participants in the economy. The Act provided citizens with the ability to create estates, which were to be created on separate forum accounts, and which could be developed through the construction of buildings amongst which universities, castles and mills. It passed the House of Commons with a absolute majority on the 1st of July, 2022. In the House of Lords, both Lord Sandringham and Lord Kent commented on the extensive size of the Act, with the latter mentioning: ''I commend the bill's author for showing his usual zest for legislating a thousand fold in this bill. As Lord Sandringham stated, there is a lot going on here'' who subsequently summoned Wright to the House of Lords to answer questions. Wright faced questions from Lord Sandringham regarding the construction of Cathedrals, which he believed to not be within the jurisdiction of estate holders. At the same time, Lord Kent questioned the establishment of universities on estates outside of the framework of the Education Act 2022. Wright agreed with the Lord Sandringham and removed cathedrals from the possibility, furthermore he managed to navigate the concerns of Lord Kent. He then faced opposition from the Duchess of Rothesay who expressed her concern that the economy would not be ready for the weight that would be added to the newly restored economy. In response, Wright mentioned that HM's Treasury has proven itself capable over the last term, that it restored the economy, executed the responsibilities that came with that, and that it was time to create possibilities to use currency on. Wright notably stated: ''I want an economy that works and an economy in which the emphasis is on spending opportunities and not on saving'' when slimming down the bill was subject of debate. Wright received support from Lord Kent who expressed the sentiment that the region must be innovative and try out new things, knowing that if they don't work out, they can be repealed. This swayed the mind of the Duchess of Rothesay. In the end, the House of Lords amended a change of the name of the university to library and reduced the prices even further than the House of Commons did. The Estate Development Act 2022 passed with no votes against and subsequently passed the House of Commons unanimously before being enacted through Royal Assent. Following the Act, multiple Estates were created and developed.

On the 2nd of July, Wright introduced the National Shop Act 2022 to the floor of the House of Commons. The Act sought to create a national market in which citizens could purchase images to be displayed at their mini-profile. Wright limited the ability to sell items to His Majesty's Government and limited the ability to sell a new image to once a month. There was no criticism in the House of Commons and the Act passed it unanimously on the 5th of July, 2022. However, the legislative proposal has never been debated in the House of Lords. On the 20th of June 2024 Wright filed a petition for a judicial review to force the House of Lords to debate the National Commerce Act 2022.

On the 28th of June, Wright proposed the State-owned Enterprises Act 2022 within the House of Commons. The Act sought to legislate and regulate the ability of HM's Government to create state-owned enterprises in accordance with the manifesto of the British Workers' Party. It passed the House of Commons unanimously on the 4th of July, 2022. Despite it being delivered to the House of Lords on the 4th of July, the House of Lords waited to debate the Act untill the 24th of August, 2022. With a new Government in place, excluding Charles Wright, the Lord Speaker Lord Belgrave summoned the newly appointed Chancellor of the Exchequer Albus Stuart-Windsor to ask if the new Government still supported the Act. Albus Stuart-Windsor answered in the affirmative. The Act passed the House of Lords on the 2nd of September 2022 with a minor amendment attached. The House of Commons passed it for the second time on the 5th of September, 2022, more than two months later than the date of it's first introduction. The first state-owned Enterprise, the Imperial Commerce and Construction Exchange, was created on the 21st of January 2024.

1st Calder Premiership Tenure

Charles Wright, as Party Leader of the British Workers' Party and coalition partner, entered the Cabinet as Chancellor of the Exchequer in the Calder Premiership. He was appointed to this role for the third time by Prime Minister August Carew-Grey. Wright played a key role in drafting the economic section of the Unionist Party manifesto and was tasked with executing it during the term.

Notably, Wright introduced the October Budget 2024 within the first week of the Calder Premiership and proposed several legislative initiatives aimed at increasing spending opportunities and revitalizing the economy. These included the Non-Standard Budget Act 2024, the National Commerce Act 2024, and the Estate Development Act 2024. However, all three bills failed to pass through the House of Lords. Following these defeats and citing frustrations with the conservative stance of the House of Lords and the Prime Minister's lack of engagement, Wright announced his resignation. Leaving the passage of the Budget early in the term as the sole notable achievement of his tenure.

Huntingdon Caretaker Premiership Tenure

Cambridge Premiership Tenure

First Secretary of State

2nd James Somerset Premiership Tenure

Wright was appointed First Secretary of State on the 29th of June, 2022, by Prime Minister James Forsyte, 1st Duke of Warwick. This followed the general election of June 2022 in which the British Workers' Party won a historical absolute majority of the House of Commons. Wright released his inaugural statement from 11 Downing Street on the 30th of June, 2022, expressing his intent to optimize the application forum for the Civil Service during his term and to maintain clear and public civil service records. As First Secretary of State, Wright was also listed as the first member of Cabinet in the Line of Succesion.[2] This would later lead to Wright becoming the 17th Prime Minister of Great Britain, following the resignation of James Forsyte, 1st Duke of Warwick on the 11th of July, 2022, due to personal reasons.

Secretary of State for the Home Office

1st Wilton Premiership Tenure

Following negotiations between Charles Wright, Baron Huntingdon, and Josephine Carew-Grey, Baroness Wilton, a coalition was formed, leading to Wright's appointment as Secretary of State for the Home Office on July 27, 2024. During his tenure, Wright focused on fostering engagement within the community through daily activities and questions on platforms like Discord and the Regional Message Board. While he did not author legislation directly, he proposed the British Nationality and Residency Act 2024 on behalf of the Government. Wright’s term is primarily noted for his efforts to maintain daily engagement and the pivotal role he played in forming the coalition, though it was marked by an absence of significant reforms. Wright resigned following Baroness Wilton’s departure, who resigned due to ill health. Despite stepping down, he continued to support the coalition, which remained intact.

Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office

National Government Tenure

After the August 2024 General Election, Charles Wright, Baron Huntingdon, was appointed Secretary of State in the Cabinet Office by Prime Minister Thomas Carew, Viscount Sidmouth. In this role, Wright served as a senior advisor to the Prime Minister and contributed to drafting several Orders-in-Council, authoring Orders 090, 091, 092, and 093. These Orders-in-Council introduced significant reforms, including the establishment of a Ministerial Code, regulations concerning government residences, and the reorganization of Government Departments and the Civil Service. One notable Order revoked all existing Executive Orders, deeming them obsolete as legislative instruments. Wright’s contributions were instrumental in shaping the administrative framework of the Government during his tenure.

Strathmore Premiership Tenure

Deputy Prime Minister

2nd Premiership of the Duke of Warwick Tenure

Secretary of State for Regional Development

2nd Premiership of the Duke of Warwick Tenure

Dorchester Premiership Tenure

Journalism

British Broadcasting Corporation

Director-General of the BBC

Charles Wright, Director-General of the BBC

Charles Wright was appointed Director-General of the BBC on the 18th of February 2022 by King William V. On the 24th of March 2022 he appointed Andrew Wright, 1st Viscount Islington to the office of Deputy Director-General. Wright restructured the British Broadcasting Corporation through the creation of a editorial policy, a recruitment form, a contact form, a thread with general information about the organization and it's past and the introduction of a board and staff thread. He also created a new template for BBC that remained in use up to the the 31st of May 2024 when he requested King Charles III to create a renewed template. Furthermore, Wright established four different channels: BBC News, BBC Parliament, BBC Entertainment and BBC Polls. During his first tenure as Director-General of the British Broadcasting Corporation the BBC weekly published a weekly recap and a Westminster recap of which the latter was written and presented by Andrew Wright, 1st Viscount Islington. During this time the BBC also polled the mid-term satisfaction of the citizenry regarding the Parliament, His Majesty's Government and other public institutions. During Wright's time in office, the BBC scored a 8.8/10 in the mid-term polling of the 17th Session of Parliament and was therefore the highest ranking public institution. In the mid-term poll of the 18th Session of Parliament the BBC scored a 7.3/10. Wright resigned as Director-General on the 27th of June 2022 after serving in the role for four months in which he wrote 13 articles and conducted four additional polls. He resigned after four months because the office was not compatible with the offices of Speaker of the House of Commons, First Secretary of State and Chancellor of the Exchequer which he held simultaneously. Wright continued to write as an editor during the 19th, 22nd and 32nd Sessions of Parliament. He was re-appointed as Director-General on the 26th of June 2024 by the House of Lords, following the nomination of King Charles III. Wright is widely recognized as one of the most productive authors of the British Broadcasting Corporation.

Military

Household Division

Colonel of the Regiment

Personal Life

Family

Richard Wright

Andrew Wright, The 1st Viscount Islington

Sir Patrick Maniar-Wright

James Forsyte, The Duke of Warwick

Sir Frederick Wright

Philip Wright

Aphobob Wright

Residences

Holland House

Margam Castle

Brough Lodge

Maniar-Wright Manor House

Legislative Record

Voting Record

For Charles Wright's full Parliamentary voting record see: Parliamentary Record of Charles Wright.

Charles Wright authored 71 legislative proposals during his tenures in the House of Lords and the House of Commons.

Titles, Styles, Honours and Arms

Titles

• 17 November 2024: 2nd Viscount Islington
• 17 November 2024: 2nd Baron Belgrave
• 22 June 2022: Baron Huntingdon

Styles

• 11 February 2022: Mr. Charles Holland
• 15 February 2022: The Right Honourable Lord Charles Holland, Baron Holland
• 22 April 2022: The Right Honourable Sir Charles Somerset
• 22 June 2022: The Right Honourable Lord Charles Wright, Baron of Huntingdon
• 21 December 2022: The Right Honourable Mr. Charles Wright
• 10 June 2024: The Right Honourable Sir Charles Wright
• 1 July 2024: The Right Honourable Lord Charles Wright, Baron of Huntingdon
• 17 November 2024: The Right Honourable Lord Charles Wright, Viscount of Islington and Baron of Huntington

Honours

• 18 April 2022: Knight-Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the Empire of Great Britain
• 26 January 2023: Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the Empire of Great Britain
• 10 June 2024: Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the Empire of Great Britain (restoration)
• 15 July 2024: Officer of the Order of Canada
• 18 August 2024: Member of the Order of Australia
• 29 September 2024: Companion of the Order of the Companions of Honour
• 14 November 2024: Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle

Post-Nominal Appointments

• 23 April 2022: Member of His Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council PC (Ex-officio)
• 4 January 2022: Member of Her Majesty's Most Honourable Privy Council PC (Ex-officio)
• 18 January 2022: Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal PC (Ex-officio)
• 8 October 2024: Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal PC (Ex-officio)

Military Ranks

• 29 April 2022: Colonel and Colonel of the Regiment of the Household Division
• 10 July 2022: Able Rating of His Majesty's Royal Navy

Coat of Arms

The Coat of Arms of the Baron Huntingdon was granted by the Garter Principal King of Arms Prince Miann the Duke of Edinburgh on the 13th of July 2024. The Coat of Arms is rich in symbolism, reflecting his personal journey, professional achievements, and connections to various regions and traditions.

Portcullis

The portcullis symbolyzes Wright's connection to King's College in Cambridge, where he began his legislative journey as Member of Parliament for Cambridge. King's College, known for its strong historical ties to Roman Catholicism, highlights his faith. The portcullis also signifies Wright's legislative career.

Hammer

The hammer featured in the Coat of Arms pays tribute to the steel industry in Aberavon, which is the second constituency Wright represented and which was his home before his exile. It also symbolizes his association with the British Workers' Party, illustrating his commitment to the working class and dedication to the labor movement.

Sheep

Included in the coat of arms is a sheep, which pays homage to sheep farming in Shetland. This element connects Wright to the Shetland Islands where his ancestral home can be found and where Wright continues to reside in Brough Lodge.

Wright Family: Fleur de Lis

The fleur de lis represents the Wright family heritage and can be found on the Coat of Arms of the Noble House of Wright.

Stag and Deer Supporters

Flanking the arms are the stag and deer, which represent the hunting grounds of Huntingdon, acknowledging Wright's first barony.

Coat of arms of the Baron Huntingdon

Adopted 13 July 2024 Coronet Above the shield is placed a baron's coronet proper. Crest On a wreath Argent and Sable, a lion passant Azure. Escutcheon Quarterly Argent and Azure, in the first quarter a portcullis Azure, in the second quarter a sheep passant Argent, in the third quarter a hammer Argent, in the fourth quarter a fleur-de-lis Azure. Supporters To the dexter, a stag Argent; to the sinister, a stag proper, spotted, and with a white stomach. Motto Below the shield, on a scroll, the motto 'Para non servum' (I shall obey, but not as a slave) Orders Pendant from the shield, the circlet and ribbon of a Knight Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire.