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<p>Opposition Leader Dr Peter Phillips this morning said that a joint team comprising members from the One PNP and the Rise United Movement are to meet to discuss issues and concerns brought out during the recent leadership campaign.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/peter-phillips-PNP-press-conference-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8568" /><figcaption>Dr Peter Phillips speaking at a post PNP election press briefing on Sept. 9</figcaption></figure>
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<p>Dr Phillips was speaking at a Post-Election Press conference at Party Headquarters.</p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p> "There will be no recrimination or victimisation of any form even as the normal party functions”  </p><cite>— Dr Peter Phillips, PNP and Opposition Leader</cite></blockquote>
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<p>“Each of us will name a team
led by the respective Campaign Managers that will meet and resolve any issues,
which have the potential for causing conflict. Each campaign is being
dismantled. There will be no recrimination or victimisation of any form even as
the normal party functions,” he said. </p>
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<p>Both have agreed that their supporters should desist from attacks on other Party supporters on social media or otherwise and that the Party’s Code of Conduct and rules should be observed. </p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/09/dr-phillips-press-conference-1024x683.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-8569" /><figcaption>PNP President and Leader of the Opposition, Dr Peter Phillips (centre) flanked by PNP General Secretary, Julian Robinson (left) and PNP Chairman, Fitz Jackson.</figcaption></figure>
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<p>“We are calling on all members and supporters to now focus on unifying and strengthening the Party, as Jamaica needs a strong PNP,” Dr Phillips highlighted. </p>
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<p>The Opposition Leader is committed to being the President for all members of the party, not just for some. </p>
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<blockquote class="wp-block-quote"><p>"Our task now is to build on the positive energies created during the campaign"  </p><cite> — Dr Peter Phillips, PNP and Opposition Leader </cite></blockquote>
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<p>The party president said
there is much work ahead on the national front.</p>
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<p>“Our task now is to build on
the positive energies created during the campaign to resume our work in the 63
constituencies islandwide. </p>
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<p>He said that the team will
continue to bring to public attention the critical issues which face Jamaica
today which include: &nbsp;</p>
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<ul><li>Rampant
crime and violence across the length and breadth of Jamaica and the States of
Emergency</li><li>Increased
poverty among the vast majority of Jamaicans</li><li>The
rapid devaluation of the Jamaican Dollar</li><li>The
threat to our water resources and the Cockpit Country</li></ul>
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<p><strong><em>— Story written by Anthony Henry</em></strong></p>
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