Liberal Socialists Party

The Liberal Socialists Party was a political party in Egypt. It was established as the right-wing faction of the governing Arab Socialist Union and became an independent party after ASU's dissolution.

History and profile

The party was established in 1976. Its leader was Mustafa Kamel Murad. He led the party until his death in 1998.
In the 2000 parliamentary elections, the party won 1 out of 444 seats in the Majlis al-Sha'ab. However, at the following elections in 2005, it failed to win any seats. It was part of the National Democratic Alliance for Egypt during the 2011-2012 parliamentary elections.
There were official media outlets of the Liberal Socialist Party, including Al Ahrar and Al Nour.

Platform

Sharia is a main source of legislation.
Freedom of expression and thought.
Election the President and Vice-President through free elections.
Enhancing role of the private sector.
Ensuring basic rights of labourers and peasants.
Freedom of the press.
Independence of the judiciary.
Development of education.