LISTEN: Anthony Smith Wrote His Resignation Letter from UPP at PM Browne’s home
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has disclosed that former United Progressive Party (UPP) Member of Parliament for All Saints West, Anthony Smith, penned his resignation letter at the Prime Minister’s own home.
Speaking during last night town hall meeting, Browne clarified that he never pressured Smith to leave the UPP but instead extended an invitation for him to work collaboratively with the government.
“I never asked Anthony Smith to leave his party. What I did was offer him a seat at the table — an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to national development,” Browne stated.
The Prime Minister described Smith as a young politician with “good ambitions” and said he had long recognized his potential.
“I always had my eye on Anthony Smith. He struck me as someone who wanted to do good for his community and country,” Browne added.
Smith’s departure from the opposition sent ripples through the political landscape. 24 hours after his resignation, he was appointed minister of agriculture.
He serves as an independent candidate but is expected to contest the All Saints West seat on an ABLP ticket in the next general elections, constitutionally due in 2028.
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