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‘UNITED’: PNM MPs back Young for PM

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PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Jan 12, CMC – Energy Minister Stuart Young has received the full backing of his People’s National Movement (PNM) colleagues in the House of Representatives to take over as Prime Minister when Dr. Keith Rowley steps down.

The announcement was made by PNM General Secretary Foster Cummings on Saturday evening, following the monthly meeting of the party’s general council.

Earlier in the week, Young had received the support of 11 MPs, while nine voted in favour of Planning and Development Minister Pennelope Beckles-Robinson.

(Details in Politics section)

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