Independent Network
| Founded | 2005 |
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| Type | Non-profit association / political party |
| Focus | Independent political candidates |
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Area served | Politics |
| Website | independentnetwork |
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.
Furthering this commitment to independence, the organisation operates on the philosophy of being "free from the political whip." This model is designed to ensure that representatives remain autonomous, prioritizing the specific needs and priorities of their local constituents over centralized party agendas or national voting instructions.