The current Opposition leader denied that the UBP was a white party and said the current candidates should be judged for themselves.

In a wide-ranging interview with ZBM journalist Gary Moreno Michael Dunkley spoke of the diverse group of UBP candidates and plans his party has for Bermuda.

Mr. Moreno questioned Mr. Dunkley about the belief that the UBP is a white party.

"I tend to look at it in different light, no matter how hard we try to do something you will always have your detractors, but that is life," he said. "For those that say it is a white party and that we are stuck in the past, that is total hog wash. All you have to do is look at the candidates. We are a diverse lot.

"We are not a white party. We do not represent the white or black interests, we represent the people's interests."

Mr. Dunkley added that a major platform his party was discussing in this election was the need for legislation to ensure good governance.

"The Attorney General has pointed out over several years the lack of accountability. Eight hundred million dollars of Government money is not accounted for.

"That is the problem with the PLP, they don't like accountability. When the Accountant General asks them for information they don't give it."

Mr. Moreno also questioned how the UBP would be able to fulfil some of their pledges such as building 500 affordable houses for rent. Mr. Dunkley explained that the civil service had grown by thousands of people over the years and that trimming the civil service would help them meet their pledges. He added that better money management would also help because he believed there was currently enough revenue being generated.–"I intended to bring bang for buck back," Mr. Dunkley said.

Mr. Dunkley would not be drawn on what his plans were if he loses the Smith's North constituency where he is running against incumbent Patrice Minors but said he was optimistic because he believes he has put in the work in his constituency.