Anthony Smith Jr. resigned from the UPP to sit as an independent and (mere hours later) somehow join the Labour administration of Gaston Browne as a full Cabinet member.
I won’t spare time discussing how it feels to see Gaston Browne score one more point in the match of politics. I would personally prefer to see him out of power.
But there is no denying his astuteness as a politician and political strategist.
What was witnessed has been a masterfully choreographed bit of politics, which has delivered to the Browne administration the effective support of one more seat in Parliament by way of Anthony Smith Jr., in a situation where it had only a 1-seat majority, and an ageing MP whose health and vitality are subject to constant debate.
So, what can we say of Gaston Browne in this instance?
Certainly, he deserves a commendation for taking the necessary steps, Machiavellian though they may be, to ensure the stability of his government and secure his tenure in office for at least the next few years till a general election without having to worry about Sir Robin’s tenure in St. Philip’s North.
He has fulfilled his role as party leader. He gets a sticker. Go to the front of the class even though you’re despicable.
In Part 2, we discuss Anthony Smith, Jr., no doubt likely to be Time Magazine’s Man of the Year.
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