The Common Good is a small Christian political party in the

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. Founded and led by Richard (Dick) Rodgers, a clergyman and orthopaedic registrar living in

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, the party's principles are based on his

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faith. Rodgers has competed in several elections for Common Good, including various parliamentary

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. In all cases Common Good have lost their deposit. No one else has been an election candidate for the party. In 2016, the party campaigned for the United Kingdom to remain in the European Union during the referendum.

Electoral history

Parliamentary election Rodgers has appeared on ballot papers variously as "Richard Rodgers", "Rev Dick Rodgers" and "Dick Rodgers". European Parliament elections Local elections

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* * 2004 establishments in the United Kingdom Christian political parties in the United Kingdom Political parties established in 2004 {{UK-party-stub