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Montserrat Workers' Progressive Party

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The Montserrat Workers' Progressive Party (MWPP) was a political party in Montserrat,[1] led by John Osborne.[2]

History

The party contested the 1966 elections, nominating five candidates for the seven seats. It won one seat, taken by Osborne in the North-Western constituency.[3] By the 1970 elections Osborne was a member of the Progressive Democratic Party.

References

  1. ^ Montserrat Workers Progressive Party (MVPP) Caribbean Elections
  2. ^ Patrick Emmanuel (1992) Elections and party systems in the Commonwealth Caribbean, 1944-1991, Caribbean Development Research Services, p96
  3. ^ Howard A Fergus (1985) Rule Britannia: Politics in British Montserrat, University Centre, p99