Truth and Justice Party

The Truth and Justice Party (officially named in Selucian the Veritas et Aequitas Party (VAP)) is a centre-right political party in Darnussia. Initially formed as a right-wing conservative party to represent the interests of the Darnussian nobility, it has gradually transformed into the centre-right alternative to the hegemonic National Liberal Party (NLP).

It as formed in 1966 to oppose the abolition of the monarchy, and to protect the interests of Darnussia's previously powerful nobility. Because the Assembly of Nobles had lost its power in the creation of the republic, the VAP was designed to counteract the strong republican tendencies within the NLP, who despite their right-wing leanings, were deeply suspicious of the aristocracy.

Over time, the aristocracy moved to generally support the NLP as both sides realised cooperation was mutually beneficial, while the VAP instead gradually transformed into a more centre-right opposition party for disillusioned NLP voters. The NLP and the VAP have the same voting base: middle-class Narikis and Darnussian Yeudis. The VAP have come to represent an alternative party for centre-right voters who are uncomfortable with the NLP's hegemony, yet do not wish to vote for the hard-right RPP or the centrist DDP.

The VAP have served in government twice, both times in coalition with the NLP. They were the junior coalition partner between 1991-1996 and 2001-2006. They are also currently supporting the NLP minority government of Marcus Ruben on a confidence-and-supply basis.