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Hon. Ralph Thorne K.C., M.P.
Leader of the Opposition
On February 12, 2024 Mr. Ralph Thorne K.C. M.P was sworn in as Leader of the Opposition of Barbados. The Opposition Leader is the head of the Public Accounts Committee and is the political leader of the Opposition Democratic Labour Party.
About
Ralph Thorne is a Barbadian politician who has served as Leader of the Opposition since 2024. He was elected in 2018 as a candidate of the Barbados Labour Party (BLP) for Christ Church South on 24 May 2018. He later crossed the floor and became an independent in February 2024 which made him the leader of the opposition upon defection as the BLP had held all seats in the lower house up until that point. He was sworn in on 12 February 2024. On 19 February, Thorne was proclaimed as political leader of the Democratic Labour Party, while Ronnie Yearwood remains President of the party. Thorne's move has returned the DLP to the House of Assembly for the first time since 2018.
Our Team.
The Office of Leader of the Opposition is proud to have two (2) exemplary Barbadians acting as Opposition Senators. Senator Ryan Walters was sworn in by the President of Barbados On February 12, 2024 while Senator Andre Worrell was sworn in on August 29, 2024.
Hon. Senator Ryan Walters
Hon. Senator Andre Worrell
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