Newly appointed opposition Senator Jonathan Wehner has pledged to bring a bipartisan spirit to the Upper House, stating that his contributions in Parliament will go beyond partisan politics and focus on the broader advancement of Antigua and Barbuda.
According to Antigua.news, Wehner made the remarks in an interview immediately following his swearing-in ceremony at Government House on Monday, where he was appointed as one of three United Progressive Party (UPP) senators.
While affirming his intention to hold the Gaston Browne administration accountable, Wehner said he would also seek common ground with government senators where opportunities for cooperation exist. He stressed that the new Senate cohort must identify areas of agreement across the aisle, even as it fulfils its constitutional role as an opposition.
The young senator also used the occasion to address criticism circulating on social media that the UPP fails to promote young people within its ranks. He pointed to his own rise within the party as evidence to the contrary, arguing that the UPP does in fact give young people "a chance" to advance.
