FORMER PNM general secretary Ashton Ford has criticised PNM political leader-designate Pennelope Beckles for saying that the party’s founder Dr Eric Williams once had a slate of candidates.

During a public meeting, hosted by her One PNM team, at the Buccoo Community Centre, Tobago, on June 18, Beckles responded to concerns by some that she should not have a slate as political leader for the party’s internal election on June 22.

Beckles told the audience that having a slate does not mean that they cannot choose who they want.