United Dominica Labour Party Explained

The United Dominica Labour Party (UDLP) was a political party in Dominica.

History

The party was formed by Michael Douglas in 1981 as a split from the Dominica Labour Party.[1] [2] It contested the 1985 general elections, receiving 1.7% of the vote and winning one seat,[3] with Rosie Douglas elected in Paix Bouche.[4] Later in the same year the party merged back into Dominica Labour Party (DLP), with UDLP leader Michael Douglas becoming DLP leader the following year.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gunson . Phil . Chamberlain . Greg . Thompson . Andrew . The Dictionary of Contemporary Politics of Central America and the Caribbean . Routledge . en . 22 December 2015.
  2. Book: Political Handbook of the World 2012. SAGE Publications / CQ Press. Tom. Lansford. 2012. 401. 9781608719952. 21 August 2020.
  3. [Dieter Nohlen]
  4. Web site: 1985 General Election Results . Electoral Office - Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica . 2020-08-22 .

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