Ongoing political turbulence in UK could shake BVI
Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering is warning that residents need to show more interest in governing their own affairs especially with the recent political developments in the United Kingdom (UK).
Prime Minister Liz Truss yesterday announced her intention to resign just six weeks after her appointment as leader of the country. There are also predictions that a general election is on the horizon and this is likely to lead to more upheavals in the near future.
Dr Pickering said the BVI will not remain unaffected by possible turbulence in the UK. He added that the territory could suffer greatly if the UK’s Labour Party forms the next government.
“It is almost a foregone conclusion that the UK will have an election in the not too distant future, much earlier than is constitutionally planned. There is almost a foregone conclusion that Labour — the opposition party now in the United Kingdom — will form the next government,” Dr Pickering posited.
“A Labour government will not be sympathetic to Overseas Territories and their financial services institutions. They are not going to look at us in any favourable light with respect to where we are at this point in time. If we are already in the frying pan, then in colloquial BVI language, we will be getting into the fire,” Dr Pickering stated.
He warned residents to note that the UK has no moral obligation to look out for the BVI’s interest if they begin to experience tough times. In that case, Dr Pickering said the BVI must look out for its own interest.
“They have a legal responsibility to us based on a colonial past that we continue to allow. The question is, do we want to continue on that path? That is our decision to make. I’m comfortable saying this: the UK is not going to stand in our way if the majority of the people in this country say they want to break ties,” Dr Pickering explained.
He said residents need to put aside political differences and elect the best leaders in the next election in order to secure the BVI’s future.
He also said he believes the BVI can still become a great nation and added that people shouldn’t lose hope because of the recent negative developments in local politics.
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Sure, a heck not putting myself in your hands to guide us. Add that to the fact that you are spouting off this $hit on Fraud Crime’s show makes me even more concerned for the direction you’re proposing.
We need good leadership but it isn’t you Sir. Your track record is horrible. You did nothing for 20 years except being available to your rich, white friends. I do not trust you to negotiate in our best interest against white people. It sounds like you worship them. We don’t need that now. No thanks.
The Conservatives are in disarray at the moment with the resignation of Liz Truss, but they are not constitutionally obliged to have an election for another two years… Dr Pickering please stop scaremongering!
I’ll vote for them. What did you do for the country beside kill farming.destory conservation and fisheries. Millions and a failing brandywine beach sewage project and never happen the list goes on. I ain’t know who worse you or Frazer. You sir will Never get my Vote your time robbing the people blind is over
The answer is to join the USVI.
Doctor Pickering is absolutely correct. Every single statement he made was spot on. The BVI will be in for a heck of a ride is Labour wins in the UK next general election. From all indications they most likely will which will see the likes of Margret Hodge constantly attacking the OTs financial services sectors.
Boris Johnson is coming back.
Now would be a good time for someone to invade England and colonize it 🙂
Do you know that almost every culture were essentially colonizers or does your feeble mind think it’s only England…
Sorry, I guess I didn’t realize this issue had become “black people against white people.”
Are you incapable of seeing this issue, or ANYTHING, through the lens of anything other than skin color? Do you realize that the next UK PM is increasingly likely to NOT be a white person? Fortunately I know that the majority of BVI is not as racist as you are, otherwise this country would be in the dark ages (no pun intended).
You must be crazy wanting to join that violent ugly sore on the backside of the Caribbean.
This invader started a domination of Anglo Saxon in the Americas. Before this drunk and liar called Columbus, the Americans in the north, central and south lived peacefully.
They came to our lands by way of the sea, they took for them self our names and heritage.
Tell me someone, how can Anglo Saxon sail from Europe to the
Americas, and called themselves American, but the people who lived in the Americas for thousands of years were told to call themselves west-Indian???
These people never ever told the truth a day in their history! They only came to the Americas to kill steal and destroy.
Where to begin…. Everything you have said is totally incorrect. I can’t be bothered to even start on correcting you!
At least the UK knows when to ditch a poor leader after 48 days…….
I am shocked at that statement by Dr Pickering, especially with the recent COI findings. Where would we be today if Fahie was still in power and the mismanagement of the peoples money to continue unchecked.
Independence will only breed more corruption without accountability!
You have lost my vote buddy!
UK election for PM 10/28/2022, not 2 years from now!
The comments are remarkable. It seems as though the entire BVI population are well researched and educated. With that education they freely share their knowledge with each other. It’s remarkable reading all the knowledge and what is understood to be factual. Where are those documents located? I would like to see all the facts on paper. Just read the news a bit farther than local news and you can find my information.