Kelvin Simon wants reconsideration of his letter of resignation

The parliamentary representative for St. Mary’s South, Kelvin Simon, wants the
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Sir Gerald Watt, to reconsider his
decision regarding his letter of resignation issued last week.
In a fresh letter to the Speaker, said to be ‘hand-delivered’, Simon is claiming that
his legal counsel advised him that his original letter of resignation as an MP –
addressed to the Speaker – was in order, and took effect upon receipt by Sir
Gerald.
According to the MP, he is of the view that the section of the constitution Sir
Gerald cited, in claiming the proper procedure was not followed, does not apply.
Simon goes on to suggest that the Speaker is erroneously imposing a political
requirement, that he withdraw his allegiance from the United Progressive Party, to
officially quit the role.
He adds, “I am advised that I have acted lawfully and fulfilled the requirements.”
In response to his original letter, Sir Gerald declared it ‘constitutionally deficient, a
nullity and of no legal effect.’
Simon is now asking that the Speaker reconsider his decision made public on
Monday.