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Browne Claims UPP Members Secretly Approached Labour Party for Deals<\/strong><\/p>

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Prime Minister Gaston Browne has alleged that members of the opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) privately sought positions within his government despite publicly opposing the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking on his weekly radio programme, Browne said MP Kelvin Smon had attempted to negotiate a ministerial role while remaining in the opposition. \u201cYou cannot be both an opponent and a proponent at the same time,\u201d he said, dismissing the alleged proposal as unrealistic.<\/p>

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The prime minister also claimed that other opposition figures had discreetly approached the government seeking opportunities, even as they maintained a public stance against the administration. He accused the UPP of internal divisions, saying members were actively undermining their own leadership.<\/p>

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The UPP has not responded to the claims, but the allegations could raise questions about party loyalty and political credibility. The party has faced internal challenges in recent months, including reported disagreements over leadership and strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Browne\u2019s remarks could deepen tensions within the opposition and influence public perceptions ahead of the next election.<\/p>

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However, UPP insiders suggest the claims may be an attempt to deflect attention from national issues and create uncertainty within the party\u2019s ranks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOTE: An earlier publication referred to ‘Edwards’. Jermaine Edwards wishes to make it clear that she is not the individual erroneously referred to in the publication.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>

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