Prime Minister Gaston Browne has dismissed Harold Lovell’s announcement of his intention to contest the All Saints West seat, ridiculing the former United Progressive Party (UPP) leader’s electoral record.

In a social media post, Browne referred to Lovell as “Loser Lovell (L Squared)” and claimed the 70-year-old was “back… for a tenth beating,” seeking to “better his personal best of nine electoral losses.”

The post, punctuated with a string of laughing emojis, comes after Lovell told supporters he was ready to return to active politics, pledging a campaign focused on community service and “leadership that puts people first.”

Lovell previously served as MP for St John’s City East and has twice led the UPP into general elections without securing victory.