The People's Political Party (PPP) was

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's first modern

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. Formed in September 1929 by

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, the PPP set out a 14 point manifesto—the first of its kind in the island's electoral history. The points contained in the PPP's manifesto were far-reaching and perceptive as illustrated by a few of them, such as: * An

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* A

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* A larger share of self-government * Protection for native industries * A legal aid department for the poor * Technical schools for each parish * Land reform * Libraries and civic improvement for parish capitals * City status for

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and

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* A

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at the Kingston Race Course The PPP contested the 1962 elections, receiving 0.9% of the vote and failing to win a seat. Nohlen, Dieter (2005). ''Elections in the Americas: A Data Handbook, Volume I''. p. 433-435 The party did not contest any further elections.Nohlen, p. 432.

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{{Authority control History of the Colony of Jamaica Defunct political parties in Jamaica Political parties established in 1929