Mcleod's move no threat to PP government: Warner

The Chairman of the United National Congress (UNC), Jack Warner, said on Sunday the Movement for Social Justice (MSJ) would not be a threat to his party in an election race.

Warner made the statement to the Express newspaper after the paper told him that his cabinet colleague had resigned as leader of the MSJ.

"The MSJ is no threat the People's Partnership. They are a fledgling party and remember they don't even have a seat in Parliament. McLeod was given that seat by the PM, they do not have a political base," he said.

The Works and Infrastructure Minister and MP for Chaguanas West said McLeod had been under pressure by the labour movement, which was becoming aggressive and demanding. :I think he resigned based on that conflict," Warner told the paper.

The Express said Congress of the People (COP) leader Prakash Ramadhar referred media queries party chairman, Joseph Toney, who had "noting" to say about McLeod's resignation.

A statement from Toney said: "McLeod has been a reliable partner in the People's Partnership and has consistently maintained that we live up to the principles of the Fyzabad Declaration. 

"We wish the MSJ continued success, and we look forward to continue working with them as an important member of the People's Partnership."

Tobago Oganisation of the People (TOP) leader Ashworth Jack was unaware of the developments in Port of Spain and did not offer any comments to local media.