UNC Women’s Arm condemns Young’s Parliament comment to Kamla

The Women’s Arm of the United National Congress (UNC) has condemned the remarks made by Energy Minister Stuart Young during last Thursday’s sitting of the House of Representatives and is calling for an apology for the statements made.

The release labelled Young’s remarks against Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar, as “a disturbing lack of decorum and professionalism in the Parliament, which should be a place of dignity and respect for all representatives.”

It went on to state that the comments served to undermine “the principles of respect, particularly towards women in leadership, and are unbecoming of any public official.”

The UNC Women’s Arm press release added that Young’s comment also came at a time when the “nation is grappling with pressing issues, including the escalating violence in schools and a national crisis of safety for our children. At a time when our focus should be on unity and solutions, these inappropriate and derogatory remarks only serve to distract from the urgent needs of the people.”

They added that the UNC Women’s Arm “stands in solidarity with our Political Leader, Hon. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, in rejecting this type of conduct and urging for civility in our nation’s highest office of governance.”

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