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An independent or nonpartisan politician is a politician not affiliated with any political party. There are numerous reasons why someone may stand for office as an independent.
Some politicians have political views that do not align with the platforms of any political party, and therefore choose not to affiliate with them. Some independent politicians may be associated with a party, perhaps as former members of it, or else have views that align with it, but choose not to stand in its name, or are unable to do so because the party in question has selected another candidate. Others may belong to or support a political party at the national level but believe they should not formally represent it (and thus be subject to its policies) at another level.
In running for public office, independents sometimes choose to form a party or alliance with other independents, and may formally register their party or alliance. Even where the word "independent" is used, such alliances have much in common with a political party, especially if there is an organization which needs to approve the "independent" candidates.
Means memory or heritage from a certain past
Between russia and Ukraine......probably
Manchester's population between 1801 and 1851 increased from 89,000 people to 400,000 people, which is a bit more than 4 and half times increase in population in this short time-frame.
The population of this once small town of only 10,000 people, rapidly increased after the industrialization, and people moving in large masses form the rural to the urban ares.
With this quick and big increase in population, Manchester became the third biggest city in Britain, with only London and Glasgow being bigger in size and population.
