{"id":126323,"date":"2021-03-30T15:27:56","date_gmt":"2021-03-30T19:27:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=126323"},"modified":"2021-03-30T15:27:56","modified_gmt":"2021-03-30T19:27:56","slug":"upp-political-leader-congratulates-bpm-on-council-elections-victory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/upp-political-leader-congratulates-bpm-on-council-elections-victory\/","title":{"rendered":"UPP Political Leader Congratulates BPM on Council Elections Victory"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Harold Lovell, the Political Leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), congratulates the Barbuda People\u2019s Movement on its sweeping victory at the polls on March 29, when it claimed all five vacant seats on the Barbuda Council.<\/p>

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\u201cI extend hearty and sincere congratulations to my brother, MP Trevor Walker, and the Barbuda People’s Movement (BPM),\u201d Lovell says.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe results of the Council Elections demonstrate resounding confidence in the BPM and an absolute rejection of Prime Minister Gaston Browne and the Antigua Labour Party.<\/p>

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\u201cIt is clear that the support previously enjoyed by his Administration has drastically diminished, as The People have become tired of his abusive, base and insensitive leadership.\u201d<\/p>

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Lovell recalls the symbiotic relationship enjoyed by the BPM and his Party during the UPP Administration, in which MP Walker served as a Cabinet Minister. He says it was marked by \u201crespect, understanding of Antigua and Barbuda\u2019s differences, and appreciation for our greater similarities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Accordingly, given the success of their two-term collaboration and the parties\u2019 mutual support since then, Lovell anticipates working with MP Walker again as equals and colleagues in a new UPP Administration.<\/p>

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\u201cOn behalf of Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle, the Executive and Membership of the UPP, \u2018Big up\u2019 to the BPM, again,\u201d says Lovell. \u201cBarbuda today; Antigua tomorrow!\u201d<\/p>\n

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