UPP losing support at the constituency level says PM Browne

The opposition United Progressive Party (UPP) is experiencing a setback in its popularity just one year after the 2023 General Elections.

Although the party had successfully increased its numbers in the House of Representatives during the elections, a recent poll reveals that some members of the electorate who had previously voted for the UPP now have regrets.

This loss of support within constituencies has surprised many, including Prime Minister Gaston Browne, who commented on the issue.

According to PM Browne, it is remarkable that those who supported the UPP in the last general elections are now regretting their votes.

He wonders what led to the party’s popularity at the time, especially since they performed better than expected by increasing their numbers in the House from one to six members.

 However, some pollsters clarified that it was a “perfect storm” for the UPP, with various issues such as high cost of living, high fuel prices, water problems, and poor roads working against the incumbent Antigua Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP).

PM Browne believes that even with these challenges, the UPP’s failure to win the general elections is significant.

He suggests that some of the UPP parliamentarians, particularly those in the House of Representatives, have a checkered record of attendance and participation in debates, which has left much to be desired.

This issue may be one of the factors driving the decreasing support by the electorate.

To address these concerns, PM Browne is focused on improving the water and road infrastructure in the country. He hopes that by tackling these issues, he can take them off the table and regain the confidence of the Antigua and Barbuda people.