Richard Lewis, the Member of Parliament for St John's Rural West, has delivered a strong endorsement of Alex Browne ahead of the upcoming St Philip's North by-election, describing the vote as a critical opportunity to "redeem the heart and soul" of the constituency.

According to Antigua Observer, Lewis made the remarks while addressing supporters at a political rally held in Newfield, where he underscored Browne's importance to the contest and framed the by-election in deeply personal terms for the community.

Lewis characterised the vote as a "mission of redemption" for St Philip's North, signalling that the stakes extend beyond a routine electoral exercise and carry significant weight for the direction of the constituency.