Weston Warns of ‘Forces Gathered to Topple the Labour Party’

Weston Warns of ‘Forces Gathered to Topple the Labour Party’

Former Minister Lennox Weston has warned that the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP) is facing a broad and coordinated attempt to destabilise the government, involving international actors, wealthy foreign interests, and the domestic opposition.

Speaking at a political rally on Thursday night, Weston said the party was not simply contending with the United Progressive Party (UPP), but also with what he described as a wider geopolitical threat.

“We have found ourselves at a place where powerful forces have gathered—some with billions, others with influence in Washington—to bring this government down,” Weston told party supporters.

He alleged that a billionaire with ties to the Russian oligarchy, along with foreign governments and the UPP, were engaged in a calculated effort to discredit Prime Minister Gaston Browne and fracture the ABLP’s support.

“But Gaston Browne is not the problem,” he said. “The problem is the indomitable spirit of the working class of Antigua and Barbuda. You take one of us down, and 20 more will rise.”

Weston defended the ABLP’s record in office, crediting the party’s leadership with steering the country through multiple economic crises, including the collapse of major financial institutions and the COVID-19 pandemic. He argued that the Labour Party had consistently delivered creative and pragmatic solutions where others had predicted failure.

“This is not about one man—it’s about our sovereignty and the right of small states to govern themselves without foreign interference,” he said.

He further cautioned against what he called “the politics of deception,” criticising the opposition’s alleged reliance on external funding and unqualified leadership. “They are asking you to sell the soul of your country,” Weston said, referencing foreign donors and the elevation of opposition figures he claimed lacked the literacy and skills to govern effectively.

In a broader warning, Weston suggested that upcoming changes in global leadership—particularly in the United States—could pose additional challenges for small island states. He urged voters to stand firm, resist outside pressure, and defend the nation’s independence.

“The era ahead will test our resolve,” he said. “But the Labour Party has always been about defending the people’s interests—and with your support, we will continue to do so.”

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