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- An internal PNM committee report indicates Brian Manning's popularity in San Fernando East may be dwindling.
- The constituency has remained under PNM control since its creation in 1967.
- Investigators cited a damaging impasse between Manning and former chairman Patricia Alexis.
The People’s National Movement faces a potential threat to its unbroken hold on the San Fernando East constituency since its creation in 1967. A confidential July 31 report by an internal inquiry committee revealed that Member of Parliament Brian Manning’s popularity may be declining amid a bitter fallout with the constituency executive.
The committee report highlighted that the ongoing impasse between Manning, former constituency chairman Patricia Alexis, and executive members is damaging to both factions. Investigators warned that this internal conflict proves detrimental to the continued electoral success of the party in the district.