“Rally Behind The Candidate”: Joseph To Hopefuls Not On UWP Ticket

As the political season heats up, a veteran Opposition politician has urged political hopefuls in his party to unite, regardless of whether they become candidates. Guy Joseph, former MP for Castries South East, addressed an audience at a political rally on Sunday, emphasising that there is much work for United Workers Party (UWP) faithful to do, regardless of their roles. Joseph spoke amid questions regarding who would be best suited to run in specific constituencies, particularly against incumbent Saint Lucia Labour Party (SLP) candidates. However, Joseph, the UWP pick to contest his former seat again, encouraged those not selected to remain committed and continue laying the groundwork for success. “We can have one rep per constituency, but we can have many workers because the government is not made up of just the elected members and it is time that we understand that.” Joseph said, “When a candidate has gone through the process and is chosen, it is our responsibility to rally behind the candidate. The other candidates who would not be chosen, have an equal role to play in the politics on the ground, and in the governance of the country. Because there’s too much work. As I’ve told you...