PNP Embraces Democratic Socialism, Builds on Manley's Legacy

PNP bets on democratic socialism - Golding embraces Manley’s 1970s philosophy, vows to build on former PM’s legacy

People’s National Party (PNP) President Mark Golding has embraced democratic socialism, the political philosophy championed by former PNP leader and Prime Minister Michael Manley in the 1970s, declaring that changing times are creating renewed interest in the ideology. Golding, addressing the PNP’s Greendale Divisional Conference on Thursday night, said the philosophy was gaining traction even in the United States (US), where, he argued, there was growing recognition of the need for governmen...

By Ruddy Mathison/Gleaner Writer