State-media did no record the moment opposition Members of Parliament walked out of Parliament this morning.
Instead ABS showed the image below:
The MP’s walked out at the start of the “Personal Explanation” of All Saints West MP Anthony Smith.
Only Smith and Asot Michael, the St.Peter MP, remained on that side of the House.
Smith was sworn-in on Tuesday as Minister in the Gaston Browne administration after resigning from the UPP on Monday.
The Lower House erupted in a commotion as the opposition MP’s left.
Smith proceeded to address the Parliament to applause.
Opposition MP’s returned to the Lower House once their former colleague had complete his statement.
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UPP needs to take AS to court
You won on ur ticket
You resign your position
You shouldn’t be using our voters to sit at ALP table
Take him to court UPP
WHAT IS AS gonna NOW TELL ASW voters
Vote ALP.
HE GONNA PAY THEM FTOM THE MONIES HE GOT
Well done to the UPP Members, this political abomination orchestrated by the Prime Minister is to destroy our democracy and the democratic process.
The voters in All Saints West must be absolutely furious; and I can tell you if UPP had done what Gaston Browne as well, I would have been equally appalled.
THIS IS NOT DEMOCRACY – FAR FROM IT!
Wow this is a chilish move by the UPP Ministers.
The level of ignorance and stupidity in this country is mind boggling. UPP cannot take MP Smith to court because the Constitution states that once an elected member of Parliament resign from the Party and is no longer under the control of the party’s whip, that elected member, if he also does not resign from Parliament, can continue to be a MP as an Indeendent member. Full stop. Now to the UPP waking out when MP Smith spoke – will they walk out everything he speaks? They have to now that they have said the precedent. Is this why they were elected? They have now given the ABLP the opportunity to do as they like since the UPP will not be in Parliament until there is a next general election as MP Smith will be there for every sittings. What a bunch of idiots. And to believe that we are so politically polarized that people actually voted for these wastes.
Keeping walking out nah. Shame killing ya’ll and Brixtonian! Congratulatons Anthony, Fled vindicated you and the others on DLP’s radio program yesterday!
@ OTTO
I agree with you ‘a bunch of idiots, and to believe that we are so politically polarized that people actually voted for these wastes’.
I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL YOU NUMBSKULL. YOUR ENGLISH AND REASONING ARE SO DUMB.
YOU AND THE ABLP MINIONS MUST BE THE ONLY ONES who think that Anthony did something right. He is a MONSTER, SELFISH AND HIGHLY UNETHICAL. HE MORE THAN ANYONE ELSE IS THE BIGGEST WASTE OF ALL. SUPPEPTITIOUSLY USING THE UPP PLATFORM TO CREEP INTO PARLIAMENT IN ORDER TO EARN A $6,000,000.00 PAY DAY. HE IS SUCH A DAM SNAKE AS YOU ARE A DAM WASTE!
Yes walk the hell out. He is a pathological liar. If he was not pleased where he is he could half tell his colleagues and resign, then accept what the PM gave him but to be with them to the end and when they ask him it was denial. Who can trust some one like that. You Mr Smith I campaign for you and give me utter disrespect like this. I don’t want to hear your name nor come to my yard. Neeeeeeeeeeever you again. This hurt will last a lifetime.
Yes walk the hell out. He is a pathological liar. If he was not pleased where he is he could half tell his colleagues and resign, then accept what the PM gave him but to be with them to the end and when they ask him it was denial. Who can trust some one like that. You Mr Smith I campaign for you and give me utter disrespect like this. I don’t want to hear your name nor come to my yard. Neeeeeeeeeeever you again. This hurt will last a lifetime.
You are absolutely wrong, Otto; your ignorance of our Constitution is understandable in as much as you are not legally trained. Just be patient, and let common sense be your ultimate guide, as my grandfather used to say,
I wonder what excuse the UPP blind supporters will say when Ruchard Lewis and Shawn Bird also resign. And the word on the street is that Serpent is also fed-up but is staying for the salary and to maintain the listenership on his radio station. And when Lewis goes he will resign from everything and gift the seat to Labour.
The UPP is really Comedy Central. They are lambasting Smith for being a traitor and turn coat and with Lewis on his way out, the only competent MP they will have left is Sherfield Bowen, a traitor and turn coat from the ABLP. Pot calling kettle black.
Let’s not loose sight of a few simple facts. Anthony Smith is a damn traitor. His decision was motivated by selfishness and greed and never about the constituency.
Gaston Browne and ALP are so damn desperate to hold power they will stoop to any degenerate,evil,deceptive lows to keep it.
@Otto and the other Labourites, if you are capable, think of why a sitting government would pay an “opposition ” member 6 million dollars, give him a ministry and it is rumored,his wife the CMO post? You idiots are being shoved aside like the dunce minions you are,resigned to trinkets and handouts, while traitors and turncoat are getting positions and big payouts. Ask Bramble. He’s crying like a bi++h for want of attention.
The Biltmore, Lamisha,Tree Locks,Dwayne George, all traitors, are living high and large while you minions are scrapping the dregs.
UPP can’t be that bad if the Browne DAWG is recruiting from among them.
Another traitor has been weeded out by greed. Let the bleeding continue until all that remain are men and women of integrity and Character.
Let’s be clear about a few things.
Anthony Smith is a damn traitor. Nothing will ever change that fact.
Ask yourselves something @Otto and you minions. Why would Gaston Browne go through such lengths to steal a sitting UPP parliamentarian? I will tell you. DESPERATION. The man is so obsessed with power,and with Pussy Salad on the way out,he stood to be removed from his vaulted position.
Isn’t it a damn insult to you minions that the clown continues to bribe to UPP people to bolster his ego? He brings in the traitors, Lamisha,Tree Locks, The Biltmore, Dwayne George et al,gives them positions and high salaries, puts them on multiple boards,while you fools continue to be fed crumbs as you line up to beg.
What an insult to you minions! Burton and Lamisha get shoved aside like night soil, in favor of another UPP defector.
ALP is in desperation mode as popular support dwindles.
The DAWG was restless and Anthony Smith sold his soul to the devil for filthy lucre,to ease his Risperdal mind.
FLED SAY TELL YA’LL TAILORS TO HANG UP THE SUITS TILL 2028. A BAPE!!
Now this is a walkout I can agree with. This lowlife Smith deserves utter contempt.
It’s a pity that these guys get paid whether or not they stay or walk off the job. If any employee does that in any other job, they will not be paid for the time that they are absent. They didn’t even stay for the full session of parliament. Only Bowen stayed behind. And guess what, their presentation on the bills were so pathetic that one has to wonder if they really understand what parliament is all about. They take parliament to voice their political displeasure. Well guys this is not a political platform. It’s about making laws. So debate and contribute for better laws. Because in the end we all have to live under these laws. But I guess it shows that they are not intelligent enough to make contributions at this level. Anthony Smith must be glad he will now be able to develop himself to a much higher level. He would not learn anything if he had stayed on the UPP side. Well the people voted for these dummies so they get what they voted for. Real Dummies.
This was a carefully orchestrated move by Gaston Browne and the ABLP. They found the weakest link, and like a pack of rabid wolves they pounced. They know full well that they could not have tried that with Serpent, Shuggy, Bowen, or Lewis, even the esteemed leader Pringle. Was it not said that he was being approached a long time ago after the general elections. Time will tell where your allegiance lies. Is it for the people or for self gain. Let’s see if you dare go against Gaston on any of his policies.
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