Kim Swan yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to the United Bermuda Party in his first House of Assembly appearance since being deposed as Opposition leader.Rising to provide a personal explanation to the House, Mr Swan said he and colleague Charlie Swan would continue working for their constituents while serving the party under whose banner they elected.He also offered congratulations to One Bermuda Alliance leader John Barritt, who succeeded him as official Opposition leader, while vowing to work with the new group on political matters.“Notwithstanding our political differences of late, let me state for the record, that I have been helpful in the smooth transition for the new Opposition leader taking over the office and remain available should my advice be required,” Mr Swan told the House.“The Members of Parliament for the One Bermuda Alliance share a common heritage with us in that we were all elected under the United Bermuda Party banner and we shared common values.”Mr Swan pointed out the new party’s name is rooted in the UBP’s tradition; his car’s licence plate even bears the slogan ONE BDA, a present from his wife long before the UBP split.He continued: “Ironically I have an affinity to the name as it is most familiar to me and ties in to our United Bermuda Party origins.“But the real beauty of One Bermuda lies inside of us and I pray to God that the spirit of the name One Bermuda can mean for others what it means for me.”Mr Swan explained why he and Charlie Swan had taken an injunction out against the defecting MPs, which temporarily stopped the OBA’s formation.“Our difference with our former colleagues was with procedural matters pertaining to the United Bermuda Party constitution,” he said.“Our former colleagues all have, at some point or another, stood on principal against a wrong. The adherence of the United Bermuda Party constitution was one such occasion for the Honourable Member Mr Charles Swan.“We were left no alternative but to take legal action to ensure the rights of members were followed within our party.“Politically, my colleague Mr Charles Swan and I will work responsibly on issues and with colleagues in this House as we have done in the past and that includes the official Opposition, the Independent, backbenchers and Government Ministers as required.“We hold no animosity but stand on principle. In the meantime, we remain under the United Bermuda Party banner and will undertake to facilitate the outreach required to our members and supporters.“We pledge to the people of St George’s West and Southampton West Central that we will continue to work hard on their behalf on the behalf of the people of Bermuda.”