🏛️ McKeeva Bush resigns from PACT government

McKeeva Bush, a Member of Parliament (MP) for the West Bay Central (WBC) constituency, has resigned from the PACT government. His resignation was announced in a letter sent to Governor Jane Own, shortly before he was due to appear in court for a case management hearing related to his upcoming sexual assault case. Despite no official announcements being made, the premier's office confirmed they had not received any written resignation from Bush as of the afternoon on the day of his court appearance. 📝

Bush's departure poses a significant challenge for the PACT government, which now finds itself without any margin for error. The government will need to rely heavily on the Speaker's vote for much of its legislative agenda in the coming months. This situation has been exacerbated by the earlier departures of Chris Saunders and Dwayne Seymour this year. The PACT government now faces a hung parliament, with nine MPs on both the government and opposition benches. Speaker Kathy Ebanks-Wilks may be required to use her casting vote if Premier Wayne Panton cannot secure support from the opposition for upcoming legislation, important motions, and the budget expected to be presented in December. 🏛️

According to extracts from his resignation letter circulating on social media, Bush has withdrawn his support for the PACT government, stating that the country is headed in the wrong direction. He reportedly told Owen in the letter that the people are suffering like he's never seen before. This announcement comes as a significant blow to the PACT government, creating uncertainty for the remaining team. 🔄