By Belize Live News Staff: The United Democratic Party (UDP) has removed Phillip Willoughby as its Standard Bearer for Port Loyola. This move comes after Willoughby married the daughter of his political opponent, Gilroy Usher Sr., in April.
The UDP Central Executive made the decision on Friday, stating that it was in the best interest of the party. The application period for a new Standard Bearer in Port Loyola is now open.
This outcome is a disappointing but not surprising development for Willoughby, who had pledged his unwavering loyalty to both his party and his new wife. His predicament had created an unusual and potentially awkward political situation, as he would have been running against his father-in-law in the upcoming general election.
Willoughby’s removal as Standard Bearer leaves him without a constituency and raises questions about his political future. It remains to be seen how this development will impact the UDP’s chances in Port Loyola and the wider political landscape in Belize.
