Joseph Turning

Joseph Turning (born May 2nd, 1959) is a Corburn Socialist poltican, serving as Senator for the West Sophia constitute of Corburn city.

Family and Early Life
J oseph Turning was born the youngest child to a working class family of six. His father, Robert Spence Turning, was the head of a Steel Trade Unionist Chapter in the port city of Hull. His parents activity in local politics was the primary motivator for him to enter politics. He received a Liberal Arts undergraduate education at the University of Hull, holding a degree in History. He attended Law School at Corburn, before dropping out two years later.

After schooling, he worked for several years as a district secretary organizer for the Conservative Party. Irreconcilable ideology differences eventually led him to leave the party. He dropped out of the political scene for charity work. For almost ten years he was a senior administrator for various anti-poverty charities. During this time was when he was accused of embezzling funds, to the effect of five figures, by a leading newspaper. When Turning threatened legal action the claims were quietly withdrawn. Though the dispute was eventually settled out of court, the incident left a black stain on his character.

Poltical Career
Soon after he left the charity circuit for politics. He ran for Senatorial elections on the Socialist ticket. He lead his campaign from the West Sophia constituency of the city of Corburn. The neighborhood, one of the most impoverished and ethnically diverse in the city, was considered a Conservative float district for many years. After a hard-fought campaign Turning delivered a slim but surprising three point victory over the Conservative incumbent.

He is known in the Senate for his lyrical and combative debating style. He is seen as the most visible face for the Moderate wing of the Socialist party, often clashing with the more radical members of his party both privately and publicly. Nonetheless, Turning is generally willing to compromise on issues in order to have legislation pass. He is well known for his public feud with the Monarchist Party.

Senator Turning is the author of L106, The Income Tax Act.