The United Progressive Party (UPP) is a political party in

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. The party was formed on 2 January 2020. Its ideology centers on

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and

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. They had planned to contest the 2020 Vincentian general election, but suspended their campaign on 3 October. Mark J.N Doyle, the party chair, announced that the UPP would contest in 2025 instead; for 2020, he expressed support for the

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over the incumbent

Unity Labour Party The Unity Labour Party (ULP) is a democratic socialist political party in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Currently the governing party, it is led by Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves.

. Their logo is heavily influenced by that of the

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List of Political Leaders

The political leaders of the Progressive Party have been as follows (any acting leaders indicated in italics):

Party Color

United Progressive Party changed its party color from purple to blue on 15 October 2020. This was announced by the party's president.

References

Political parties established in 2020 Politics of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Political parties in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Republicanism in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Right-wing parties in North America {{SaintVincent-stub