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UDP Party Whip Wants Hon. Espat Back In House
posted (December 9, 2016)
And one of the consistent voices of moderation on the government side has been UDP Party Whip Michael Finnegan. Now, in Parliamentary language, the whip is to ensure discipline in the legislature, but Finnegan has been conciliatory on this occasion. In an interview outside the House Chamber he told us why he wants Espat back in the House:...

Hon. Michael Finnegan, UDP Party Whip
"I think we are parliamentarians elected by the people. I think we should show magnamity in all various ways and we must rise above the fray and how the whole situation happened back in August, man, in my view it was unkind to the house of representatives and I would never want to see another elected member of parliament taken out the house by the security forces of this country and even though you may disagree with the speaker, you have got to show respect for the chair."

Jules Vasquez, 7News
"But ultimately you want to see Julius Espat in this house?"

Hon. Michael Finnegan, UDP Party Whip
"Of course, because the people elected him."

Jules Vasquez, 7News
"Because Espat's people are saying that you all area afraid, that the Barrow administration is afraid."

Hon. Michael Finnegan, UDP Party Whip
"The people elected Mr. Espat to parliament and he belongs in parliament and he must be behave in a dignified manner that is conducive to parliament."

Jules Vasquez, 7News
"His people feel that you all want to keep him out because he speaks truth unlike any other. That's what they feel."

Hon. Michael Finnegan, UDP Party Whip
"Man, that is foolishness. I would like to see him back tomorrow."

Finnegan told the House he would be meeting with PUP Senior Member Musa at his house tonight. He is pushing for a meeting led by the both of them along with Espat before the speaker. We'll keep following it.

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