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By Zaya Williams
Politician Trevor Young made headlines last week by officially announcing his decision to join the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP), marking a significant shift after a brief stint with the Democratic Alliance and a few years following his departure from the United Progressive Party.
Despite facing criticism from some quarters for what appears to be a pattern of switching political affiliations, Young steadfastly defends his choices. “I am not a flip-flopper. I’m a realist,” he asserted during an interview with Twin Island Media.
Explaining the rationale behind his latest move, Young pointed to Prime Minister Gaston Browne’s stance against corruption, noting that Browne’s commitment resonated with him.
” When I saw Prime Minister Gaston Browne come out against corruption in this country three years ago, he was the only politician who came in sync with the book that I wrote,” Young elaborated.
Young, who previously contested as a candidate for the United Progressive Party in the St. John’s Rural East constituency during the 2019 general elections, resigned from the party in 2021 amid rumors of internal discord.
In 2022, he briefly aligned himself with the Democratic National Alliance before ultimately making the switch to the ABLP.
Taking to Facebook to announce his new political affiliation, Young declared, “you don’t have to light a lamp to look for me… what the patrol harbour Commander says, that’s what he means.”
In response to comments on his post, he cited the ABLP’s inclusive stance toward non-nationals, contrasting it with his experience in the UPP.
Confirmation of Young’s party switch came from Lionel Hurst, Chief of Staff in the Prime Minister’s office.
Hurst affirmed that Young attended the ABLP’s meeting on Friday and received a warm welcome. “The Labour party functions like a church. We recognize that those who sin against us can always be embraced at a later stage,” Hurst commented, emphasizing forgiveness and unity within the party.
Obviously a man with no convictions or moral compass! Expediency is the language he speaks. He does what’s best for him over Country!! This, my dear people, is the definition of a “SELLOUT!” This, is the crux of our problems here in Antigua and Barbuda — RECYCLED POLITICIANS!!
Trevor young you’re a Disgrace. I’m neither ABLP or UPP however you guys make me sick. This is why I would never dirty up my finger for anyone of you. I see how my husband stood up in life to vote for you and I refuse and for days my husband malice me because I didn’t dirty my finger for you now look at it the same ABLP you trashed the same ABLP you wear a wig to spy on is the same ABLP you’re with. Guess they’re now holy sanctimonious
He was always an ABLP supporter, so he is just going back home to his party. The Labor Party was the reason he was able to joined the ABPF.
This man is confused beyond recognition
He is not confused. He is looking a way to get rich and travel the world. It is not about serving the people of Antigua and Barbuda for him.
Young is looking about being on the rich scheme train wagon…the ABLP. Enrichment political party.