WATCH: Lamin Newton Eyes Historic Upset in UPP Stronghold All Saints East and St. Luke
All Saints East and St. Luke—long regarded as a political fortress for the United Progressive Party (UPP)—is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched battlegrounds in the upcoming general election, as Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) candidate Lamin Newton mounts a determined challenge against Opposition Leader Jamale Pringle.
For more than three decades, the constituency has remained firmly in the hands of the UPP, making it one of the party’s most secure seats. But Newton believes that narrative is about to change.
Speaking to Antigua.news reporter Robert Emmanuel following the ABLP’s campaign launch on Tuesday night, Newton expressed confidence that momentum on the ground is shifting.
This story was first published by Antigua News on April 8, 2026: antigua.news/2026/04/08/watch-lamin-newton-eyes-historic-upset-in-upp-stronghold-all-saints-east-and-st-luke. © 2026 Antigua News. Republication without permission is not allowed.

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