People's Liberation Movement (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)

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People's Liberation Movement
LeaderHerman Young
Founded1957

The People's Liberation Movement was a political party in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines led by Herman Young.[1]

History

The party was established in 1957 and contested the general elections that year, running five candidates for the eight elected seats.[2][3] The party received 15% of the vote and won one seat,[4] Young winning in South Leeward.[5] It did not contest any further elections.[6]

References

  1. "Getting to know the real George Charles". The Vincentian. 9 May 2013.
  2. Winston LeRoy Inniss (1987). Civics for the Eastern Caribbean. p. 96.
  3. Charles Henry Kunsman (1963). The Origins and Development of Political Parites in the British West Indies, Volume 2. p. 671.
  4. Dieter Nohlen (2005) Elections in the Americas: A data handbook, Volume I, pp602-604 ISBN 978-0-19-928357-6
  5. "General Election Results - 12 September 1957". Caribbean Elections.
  6. Nohlen, p601