People's Democratic Movement (Montserrat) Explained

Country:Montserrat
People's Democratic Movement
Leader:Paul Lewis
Foundation:30 April 2014
Seats1 Title:Legislative Assembly

The People's Democratic Movement (PDM) is a political party in Montserrat.

History

The party was established by the then leader of the opposition Donaldson Romeo on 30 April 2014, in order to contest the upcoming elections.[1] The elections saw the party win seven of the nine seats in the Legislative Council, becoming the ruling party.[2] However, two party members, Ingrid Buffonge and Gregory Willock, later left the party to join the opposition.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.themontserratreporter.com/new-political-party-pdm-launched/ New Political Party ‘PDM’ Launched
  2. http://www.gov.ms/2014/09/12/peoples-democratic-movementpdm-to-form-next-montserrat-government/ People’s Democratic Movement (PDM) to form next Montserrat government