Red Lions (political party)

The Red Lions () was a socialist political party in Belgium.

History The party first contested national elections in 1968,Red Lion Belgian Elections but failed to secure a seat after winning less than 1% of the vote.Results Belgian Elections In the 1971 general elections it received 2% of the national vote and won four seats in the Chamber of Representatives.Results Belgian Elections In the Senate elections it allied with the Belgian Socialist Party, but failed to win a seat.Results Belgian Elections

For the 1974 general elections the party allied with the Socialist Party for the elections to both houses.BSP Red Lions Belgian Elections It lost its four seats in the Chamber, but gained two seats in the Senate. The party did not contest any further elections.

Election results Chamber of Representatives Election Votes % Seats +/– 1968 46,065 0.89 New 1971 104,040 1.97 4 1974 86,929 1.65 4

Senate Election Votes % Seats +/- 1968 45,097 0.88 New 1971 97,371 1.87 0 1974 82,959 1.60 2

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