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Jamaica Labour Party

The Jamaica Labour Party is a political party in Jamaica. It is the main opposition party, and is led by Edward Seaga. It has 26 of 60 seats in the Jamaica House of Representatives.

The party was founded in 1943 by Alexander Bustamante. It ruled from independence in 1962 to 1972, and from 1980 to 1989. Seaga became leader in 1963.

See also: Politics of Jamaica, List of political parties in Jamaica.

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