PLP Responds To OBA’s Throne Speech Reply
The PLP said that the OBA’s “call for an election is perplexing, especially given their ongoing challenges in presenting a full slate of candidates.”
A spokesperson said, “The Government acknowledges the One Bermuda Alliance’s [OBA] recent response to the Throne Speech. However, their call for an election is perplexing, especially given their ongoing challenges in presenting a full slate of candidates and their either not being able to or not being willing to show pictures of the support [or lack thereof] of their events.
“The recent by-election results are telling. In 2012, the OBA nearly secured Constituency 36, losing by less than 10 votes; today, they find themselves at the bottom of the polls. This decline reflects the electorate’s diminishing confidence in the OBA leadership and vision for Bermuda.
“While the OBA attempts to project a renewed social conscience, they have yet to address or apologise for their record in government—a record defined by broken promises, cuts to social support, record taxes on workers, and policies that prioritised the privileged few over everyday Bermudians.
“Their tenure saw controversial decisions like the airport and Morgan’s Point deals that drained public resources and the infamous “Jetgate” scandal, which shattered public trust. And, Jetgate Craig Cannonier remains one of the leaders in their party! Combine that with their refusal to increase pensions for Seniors for 4 years, telling seniors money doesn’t grow on trees while funnelling millions of dollars to a billionaire boat race.
“The OBA’s response lacks concrete solutions to pressing social issues – only a joke of a pamphlet. Their critique of the government’s efforts to address income inequality and provide affordable housing is not accompanied by viable alternatives, raising questions about their commitment to social justice, economic equity and a fairer Bermuda.
“The few suggestions they did make in their response were either already in progress under the Progressive Labour Party, non-existent, or amounted to nothing more than a rebranding of their controversial “pathways to status” initiative
“In contrast, the Progressive Labour Party has delivered real results for the people of Bermuda. Under our leadership, we have built a fairer Bermuda for Bermudians. We introduced Bermuda’s first minimum wage, raised pensions for our seniors, implemented affordable healthcare initiatives, and launched new programs to address public safety and support survivors of domestic violence. We’ve also begun major road repaving, while investing record amounts in affordable housing. All these are evidence of our commitment to building a fairer Bermuda for us.
“The Progressive Labour Party remains steadfast in our commitment to making steady progress towards a fairer Bermuda for all of us.”
PLP are perplexed by everything, that is why they have run Bermuda and Bermudians into the ground. They have changed Bermuda from a country of opportunity, with a choice of jobs, to one of increased poverty in needs of handouts, the growth of poverty under them is staggering.
They have no clue how to run a country. They are very good at propaganda, mind manipulation and retaining power even in the face of the disasters they keep spending out of all Bermudians pockets.
Their sycophants usually don’t ask to list these failures as they know there is a huge list and people would be only too happy to provide many examples.
HAHAHAH THE PLP IS RUNNING SCAAAAAAAARED……no more gravy train soon! Uh-oh!