| And Panton bears no ill will towards those who chose to run under Barrow's slate - like first deputy Patt. Following the elections, he threw his full support behind Panton and today he reiterated those sentiments.
Hugo Patt, 1st Deputy, UDP
"As far as I'm concerned, we only have one leader, and from there we move on. The UDP is united as we speak under the leadership of Madam Tracy Panton, and from there we move on."
Reporter
"Are you grateful that you get to keep that position given everything that transpired? She said she regards no ill will."
Hugo Patt, 1st Deputy, UDP
"Hugo Patt is for Corozal North, and as far as I'm concerned, we are dedicated to the goodwill of the people of Corozal North and to the thousands of the supporters that we have across this country."
"They're asking for unification, and that's precisely what we're doing at this moment in time."
Reporter
"Was there a decision primarily based on the fact that Mr. Barrow lost his constituency?"
Hugo Patt, 1st Deputy, UDP
"My decision was based on unification. We need a united democratic party, and that's what we're presenting today."
Reporter
"Do you regret the choices that you made to support Shyne?"
Hugo Patt, 1st Deputy, UDP
"No, no, no, look, the elections actually decided everything. That chapter of our history has, that chapter has closed, that book has closed. We're starting a new one, and from here we're moving forward."
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