Cyprus's new archbishop, Makarios II, continues to…
1948 CE
Nevertheless, the assembly opens in November with eighteen members present.
Of these, seven are Turkish Cypriots, two are Greek Cypriots without party affiliations, one is a Maronite from the small minority of non-Orthodox Christians on the island, and eight are AKEL-oriented Greek Cypriots—usually referred to as the "left wing."
The eight left-wing members propose discussion of full self-government, but the presiding officer, Chief Justice Edward Jackson, rules that full self-government is outside the competence of the assembly.
This ruling causes the left wing to join the other members in opposition to the British.
The deadlocked assembly adjourns until May 1948, when the governor attempts to break the deadlock by advancing new constitutional proposals.
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