United Bermuda Party leader Kim Swan this morning reaffirmed his commitment to the United Bermuda Party in a statement in the House of Assembly.Rising to provide a personal explanation to the House, Mr Swan said he and colleague Charlie Swan would continue working for their constituents while serving the party under whose banner they elected.He also offered congratulations to One Bermuda Alliance leader John Barritt, who succeeded him as official Opposition leader, while vowing to work with the new group on political matters.“Notwithstanding our political differences of late, let me state for the record, that I have been helpful in the smooth transition for the new Opposition Leader taking over the office and remain available should my advice be required,” Mr Swan told the House.“The Members of Parliament for the One Bermuda Alliance share a common heritage with us in that we were all elected under the United Bermuda Party banner and we shared common values. Ironically I have an affinity to the name as it is most familiar to me and ties in to our United Bermuda Party origins.“But the real beauty of ‘One Bermuda’ lies inside of us and I pray to God that the spirit of the name “One Bermuda” can mean for others what it means for me.“Our difference with our former colleagues was with procedural matters pertaining to the United Bermuda Party constitution.“Politically, my colleague Mr Charles Swan and I will work responsibly on issues and with colleagues in this House as we have done in the past and that includes the official Opposition, the Independent, backbenchers and Government Ministers as required.“We hold no animosity but stand on principle. In the meantime, we remain under the United Bermuda Party banner and will undertake to facilitate the outreach required to our members and supporters.”