Press officer for the Progressive Labour Party Coy Millett has tendered his resignation in protest at the appointment of David Burt as Leader of the Opposition.

A strongly worded letter written by Mr Millett was leaked to the press accusing Mr Burt of “deceit and manipulation” while claiming that the “future of Bermuda is at stake.”

Speaking of his resignation, Mr Millett’s letter to PLP chairman Scott Simmons read: “My reasoning for this decision is simply that I cannot in good conscience work under the newly elected Party Leader.

“After what I have witnessed, inclusive of a year of internal fighting, it would be inconsistent with my principles for me to serve under someone who through deceit and manipulation came to lead the Party. “The future of Bermuda is at stake, the future of the Party is at stake, and I am not convinced we have positioned ourselves to be as strong and effective as we can.

“My hope is that the Party makes it through the storm ahead, and ultimately finds someone with morals, ethics, a conscience, and decency to lead before it becomes too late.

“To the Party members, supporters, and those I had the distinct pleasure to serve with on the Executive, I thank you for your support and camaraderie over the last year.

“My hope is that individually and collectively we will continue our service to our country beyond politics as we seek to build on the legacy laid by our ancestors.”

Contacted by this newspaper, Mr Millett said he wished to decline to comment at this stage,

Mr Burt said: “I wish Coy the best in his future endeavours and I thank him for his service as PRO.”

Mr Millett is the second young PLP member to tender his resignation joining Makai Dickerson who announced his resignation on the night of the delegates conference where Mr Burt was voted in.