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REAL NEWS: Prime Minister Gaston Browne appears to have an obsession with
\nthe United Progressive Party (UPP) candidate for St. Mary\u2019s South, Kelvin \u201cShugy\u201d Simon, and some critics say they find it to be sick and peculiar.<\/p>

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On Saturday, September 23, the prime minister posted on his Facebook page about seven photos of Simon at various locations in Antigua and overseas.<\/p>\n

In his caption, Browne accused the former MP of entering politics to promote himself, and claimed \u201cthat Simon immediately after winning the seat in January prioritized braffing and flossing, abandoning the people.\u201d<\/p>

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Browne was also critical of the UPP candidate\u2019s resignation, saying, \u201cTo add insult to injury, he abandoned his parliamentary seat by resigning.\u201d<\/p>

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During the UPP rally in Urlings last Thursday, September 21, Simon referred to Browne\u2019s allegations and noted that this is not the first time he is making such accusations.<\/p>\n

In setting the record straight, Simon told his audience that the salary of an opposition MP is $4,500 a month plus traveling and constituency allowances \u2013 all taxable income.<\/p>

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Simon says that his earnings before politics were well above what he is now making, so the prime minister\u2019s claims are ludicrous.<\/p>\n

He notes that no one can get rich from being in politics alone; and those who enter do so either for the love of country and people \u2013 or to engage in side deals to become rich, like Browne has admonished his ministers to do.<\/p>

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Meanwhile, Browne\u2019s critics say he would be better off concentrating on his work \u2013 including providing regular pipe-borne water \u2013 than continuing his unhealthy obsession with Simon\u2019s appearance and activities and ranting on social media.<\/p>

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