PLP

PLP is an acronym used in multiple domains to denote different organizations and concepts, depending on the context. In political discourse, PLP can refer to a Bahamian party, as well as to a parliamentary group in the United Kingdom.

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) is a major political party in the Bahamas. It has historically been one of the two dominant parties in Bahamian politics, alongside the Free National Movement, and has governed the country for several terms since the 1960s. The PLP has played a central role in the Bahamas’ move toward independence and in shaping social and economic policy.

The Parliamentary Labour Party refers to the Labour Party Members of Parliament in the United Kingdom, and in some contexts the party’s official parliamentary group in Parliament. It coordinates policy, strategy, and legislative activity for Labour MPs in the House of Commons and, where applicable, the Lords.

In biology and medicine, PLP most commonly denotes proteolipid protein, a major component of central nervous system myelin. The PLP1 gene encodes proteolipid protein, with isoforms such as PLP and DM20. Mutations in PLP1 can cause myelin disorders, including Pelizaeus–Merzbacher disease and various spastic paraplegias.

Because acronyms can have multiple meanings, PLP may refer to other organizations or technical terms in different fields. The intended meaning typically becomes clear from the surrounding context.