UPP leader defends by-election loss as ‘long-term strategy’

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Political leader of the United Progressive Party (UPP), Jamale Pringle, has defended his party’s defeat in the St Philip’s North by-election, describing it as part of a broader effort to rebuild support rather than a setback.

Speaking on his Straight Talk radio programme, Mr Pringle said the party did not expect to win the 16 March contest but aimed to test its strength and show commitment to voters.

“We entered it… to measure our support in challenging terrain,” he said, adding that the campaign demonstrated the party’s intent to earn public confidence.

The by-election was won by Randy Baltimore of the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), who secured 924 votes (69.4%). UPP candidate Alex Browne received 407 votes.

Mr Pringle said the result should not be viewed as a defeat, arguing the constituency has historically been difficult for the opposition to win, having been held by Robin Yearwood for decades.

He also dismissed reports that he had resigned or faced internal challenges, blaming political opponents aligned with Prime Minister Gaston Browne.

The UPP leader rejected suggestions of a rift with party figure Harold Lovell, saying efforts to divide the party would fail.

Looking ahead to a general election expected within 90 days, Mr Pringle said the party was focused on readiness, stressing that success would depend more on voter turnout than campaign materials.

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9 COMMENTS

  2. “We entered it… to measure our support in challenging terrain,” he said, adding that the campaign demonstrated the party’s intent to earn public confidence.

    WHAT COCK N BULL STORYIS THIS??? IF MR. PRINGLE CONTINUES TO DELUDE HIMSELF, THEN PSYCHOSIS MAY SET IN.

    Didn’t the party brag that it would close in on those 93 votes that separated Sir Robin from Alex in 2023??? So how now Pringle is singing another tune?

  3. Absolutely! The ABLP supporter base forget that the St Phillip’s North by-election was an ABLP stronghold. Yes, the UPP were hoping to make some headway, but it wasn’t to be … this time!

    However, the Very Most Honourable Jamal Pringle is right to mention that this is ” … a long term strategy”

    How else would the UPP know how to try and remove the ABLP strategically from power at the next General Election?

    Again, UPP all the way … 🟨🟦🟨🟦

  4. The more Pringle talks, the less he makes sense. Who is advising him? President Biden? This is a disaster of a public relations campaign.

    Now imagine a confused, inexperienced Pringle trying to lead the country while fighting with his own members. We would be the laughingstock of the Caribbean.

  5. No, bro. That is not strategy. You probably mean a boon that works out in your favour. But strategy? Wrong word.
    Either get a more knowledgeable adviser, or pass things by the one you have before you talk.

  7. Who this Guy leads. I have never heard such BULL SH##t before. JAMALE Pringle ,I am very upset with your CRAP.

    Lamin Newton will win ALL SAINTS EAST AND ST.LUKES

  9. He admits its a ABLP strong hold, yet claim they used the bi-election as a test. This is the same opposition that since the 2023 election has been demanding a bi election in this constituency yet Pringle is now claiming they knew they would lose. This area has been held by labour for some 50 years yet absent from Pringle chat was even a hint at a strategy to change this It remind’s of Desmond’s Charles letter where he reminds that leadership matters. This foolish virgin (an attribute of the UPP) Pringle hope is that things in this ABLP stronghold will change on their own. This explains why it would be crazy for him to even allow a UPP convention to happen (says Harold Lovell). Meantime ABLP has one slated to happen shortly

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