Opposition Leader Joseph Harmon on Monday stated that he would not endorse the 2021 National Budget as it was visionless and disconnected from the ordinary man in the country.
Harmon made these remarks during his presentation as he appeared virtually at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre for day five of the budget debates. The Opposition Leader opined that the budget is deficient and “disastrous” in many areas as there was no consultation with the opposition in its preparation.
“Mr Speaker, it is time that President (Irfaan) Ali climbs down from his horse and recognise that the only way forward for this country is by meaningful consultation,” the Opposition Leader stated, adding that after being sworn in as members of parliament he has made it clear that the opposition was willing to cooperate on many issues.
