United Progressive Party (Antigua and Barbuda)
The United Progressive Party is a political party in Antigua and Barbuda.[1] Previously led by Baldwin Spencer, it was the governing party from 2004 to 2014. It has been in opposition since the 2014 election and is now lead by Harold Lovell with leadership in parliament by Jamale L. Pringle (who serves as Leader of the Opposition in parliament as the only United Progressive Party member who won a seat in the 2018 general election).[2]
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| Abbreviation | UPP |
| Leader | Harold Lovell |
| Parliamentary leader | Jamale Pringle |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Merger of | ACLM PLM UNDP |
| Ideology | Social liberalism |
| Political position | Centre |
| Colours | Blue and gold |
| Seats in the House of Representatives | 1 / 17
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| This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Antigua and Barbuda |
Foundation
The United Progressive Party was formed in 1992 through a merger of three parties, namely the Antigua Caribbean Liberation Movement, the Progressive Labour Movement and the United National Democratic Party.[3] Each party was in opposition to the Antigua Labour Party government. Baldwin Spencer was chosen to lead the new party.
Electoral results
| Election | Votes | % | Seats | +/– | Position | Government |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 11,852 | 43.7 | 5 / 17 |
New | 2nd | Opposition |
| 1999 | 14,713 | 44.5 | 4 / 17 |
 1 |
 2nd |
Opposition |
| 2004 | 21,892 | 55.5 | 12 / 17 |
 8 |
1st |
Majority |
| 2009 | 21,239 | 50.7 | 9 / 17 |
3 |
1st |
Majority |
| 2014 | 17,994 | 42.0 | 3 / 17 |
6 |
2nd |
Opposition |
| 2018 | 14,440 | 37.1 | 1 / 17 |
2 |
2nd |
Opposition |
References
- "Global Elections Round-Up: Last 12 Months". Fitch Solutions. 31 July 2018.
- "Caribbean Elections Biography | Jamale Pringle". www.caribbeanelections.com. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- Nohlen, D (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, p63 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
