Bmda: On independence

BRITAIN is neither embarrassed nor ashamed that it still possesses overseas territories and, despite what the ruling Progressive Labour Party says, there is no ulterior motive to push Bermuda towards independence, British MP and chairman of the All-Party Britain-Bermuda Parliamentary Group Ian Davidson said yesterday.

The PLP has been gaining mileage out of recent comments and decisions by the British Government to support its position that it’s time to cut the apron strings and move towards independence.