Kim Swan to stand for re-election
United Bermuda Party MP Kim Swan has confirmed plans to stand for re-election in St George’s West in the next General Election.The former Opposition Leader is one of the last two MPs under the UBP banner, serving alongside Charlie Swan.He has served St George’s West as an MP since 2007 and said this afternoon: “Provided God Almighty spares my life and continues to bless me and my family with good health and strength, it is my plan to seek the favour of the good people of St George’s West again and pursue re-election at the next General Election.”He would not comment when asked if he plans to stand as a United Bermuda Party candidate or otherwise.Three years ago, the UBP held 14 seats in the House of Assembly. However, three MPs, Mark Pettingill, Donte Hunt and Shawn Crockwell, left to form the Bermuda Democratic Alliance.Two MPs, Wayne Furbert and Darius Tucker, left the UBP to sit as Independents and later as Progressive Labour Party MPs. The rest of the UBP’s MPs quit to join Mr Pettingill, Mr Hunt and Mr Crockwell in the One Bermuda Alliance when it launched in May.An official notice issued by the UBP on June 30 stated that it had ceased to operate as a political body following a resolution from the central council.Mr Swan stated five days later: “I continue to sit in Parliament and represent my constituency in accordance to the nomination paper I signed to become eligible for election. It read United Bermuda Party.”He would not comment on the future of the UBP today, and Charlie Swan could not be reached for comment.The One Bermuda Alliance has not announced a candidate to fight St George’s West as yet, and the PLP will be holding their candidate selection meeting for the constituency this evening.