But, for his part, Willoughby didn't have much to say today.
We spoke with him today but he remained silent on the issue no matter how we asked:
Phillip Willoughby- Political Aspirant
"I believe at an appropriate time I will respond to that question, at this present moment the appropriate moment is not now."
Emanuel Pech - Reporter
"Would you even be able to tell us if you feel that in a sense you were railroaded to resign from your post so that you could execute that right to run?"
Phillip Willoughby
"No, like I said, I would rather comment at an appropriate time and that appropriate time is not now."
The UDP party convention season is scheduled to begin closer to the end of the year.