United People's Movement (Cayman Islands)
United People's Movement | |
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| Abbreviation | UPM |
| Leader | Julianna O'Connor-Connolly |
| Founded | November 2023 |
| Colours | Orange |
| UK affiliation | none |
| Parliament of the Cayman Islands | 7 / 19
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The United People's Movement (UPM) is the governing political party of the Cayman Islands.[1]
History
[edit]The party was founded in November 2023 after Wayne Panton left as Premier of the Cayman Islands.[2] The party was formed by Julianna O'Connor-Connolly who became the new premier.[3] In April 2024, the party revealed its policy priority document for 2026.[4] Later that year, four leading members of the party resigned.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "United People's Movement Secures the Government". www.caymaniantimes.ky. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ Connolly, Norma (2023-11-21). "Premier discusses behind-the-scenes talks that led to UPM". Cayman Compass. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ Whittaker, James (2023-11-16). "O'Connor-Connolly new premier as United People's Movement forms". Cayman Compass. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "UPM issues policy priority document up to 2026 - Cayman Islands Headline News". Cayman News Service. 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-10-13.
- ^ "PROGRESSIVES ACTION PLAN IN MOTION FOR 2025 ELECTIONS". www.caymaniantimes.ky. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
See also
[edit]| Current parties | |
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| Defunct parties | |
