KINGSTON, Jamaica — A veiled threat of civil disobedience and a prediction from Member of Parliament for  St Catherine South Eastern  Dr Alfred Dawes that the Jamaica Labour Party is facing a wipe out at the next general election, drew  raised eyebrows, some laughter, and later a caution during Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Representatives.

Dawes’ threat and bold declaration came during the debate on a motion for the Standing Orders to be referred to the House Standing Orders Committee for review.

His comments were made against the background of another contentious sitting that saw the now familiar standoff between Government and Opposition members, with House Speaker Juliet Holness at the centre of the dispute.