Mottley not fazed by UPP

Opposition Barbados Labour Party (BLP) leader, Mia Mottley, is not fazed by the newly formed United Progressive Party (UPP) that promises to give a challenge in the next general election, constitutionally due in 2018.

Yesterday, while speaking at a press conference hosted by the BLP, Mottley did not have much to say about the new party. However, she mentioned that the BLP, which will be celebrating its 79th anniversary at the end of March, has seen political parties come and go over the years.

“We have been the official Opposition twice and had that removed from us on two occasions, yet we went on to win the Government,” Mottley said.

Mottley did not comment on whether she believes the new party, which is being chaired by former BLP senator and Minister, Lynette Eastmond, has a chance of attracting supporters.

However, the Opposition Leader pointed out that the BLP’s success rate could be seen in the number of times it has been given the chance to govern the country, and as a result, change lives substantially. (AH)