And while he says the PM is shutting down freedom of speech, on this day, it's the PUP that gave up the right to debate when they walked off the job. So, was it the right decision? Well, judging by the body language of some of the members - it's clear they had prepared for the day and didn't want to go. We asked the leader of the opposition if it was worth it:..
Jules Vasquez
"We know that todays a very important day in the House and Opposition certainly needed to be there to discuss particularly the Petrocaribe legislation. Why did you al take the decision to walk out?"
Hon. Francis Fonseca, Leader of the Opposition
"You're absolutely right, Jules. It's very important matters and we had had very important contributions to make, but we think events over took that."
Jules Vasquez
"There are all these assaults on democracy and free speech or free expression as you say then why did the PUP abandoned its very important position today. How do you all ventilate your very important view points on these Petrocaribe legislation if you leave the House?"
Hon. Francis Fonseca, Leader of the Opposition
"That's what we are doing here. We are talking to you. We are talking on these issues. That is exactly what we are doing and other members here are prepared to discuss these issues with the media."
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