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Former UPP executive Desmond Charles has endorsed Prime Minister Gaston Browne, saying leadership should be the key issue in the upcoming general election.<\/p>

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Speaking to Antigua.news, Charles\u2014who says he is not aligned with any party\u2014urged voters to look beyond party loyalty and consider who has the experience to lead during increasingly complex times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While noting he maintains a good relationship with UPP leader Jamale Pringle, Charles said he does not believe Pringle is ready to serve as prime minister.<\/p>

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He framed his position as rooted in national interest, stressing that voters should prioritise what is best for Antigua and Barbuda over partisan ties.<\/p>

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