Parliament unanimously rejects no confidence motion in absence of opposition

PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Parliament Wednesday

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar asked Parliament Wednesday to reject a no confidence motion brought by the opposition calling it a hoax. She asked legislators to reject it as null and void and of no merit.

The opposition had walked out prior to the PM beginning her contribution to the debate.

The motion was rejected unanimously with the support of 26 members, including backbenchers Herbert Volney and Collin Partap. There were no absentions and none in favour of the motion.