Prime Minister Gaston Browne has publicly invited former United Progressive Party (UPP) MP Richard Lewis to consider joining the governing Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party (ABLP).

“I’ll still take you, so let’s talk,” Browne said, addressing the former St John’s Rural West representative.

“Let’s talk, Richard. Let’s talk,” he added.

Lewis lost his parliamentary seat to Labour’s Michael Joseph in the April 2026 general election. He had previously challenged Jamale Pringle for the UPP leadership.

Browne’s invitation comes after several prominent figures left the opposition party.

Anthony Smith Jr left the UPP in 2024 and joined Browne’s Cabinet before retaining All Saints West as an ABLP candidate in April.

Dwayne George also secured St Mary’s South for Labour, while Lamin Newton failed to defeat Pringle in All Saints East and St Luke.

Lewis has not publicly indicated whether he intends to accept Browne’s invitation.

This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: “Let’s Talk, Richard”: Browne Leaves Door Open for Lewis to Join ABLP.