The United Force (TUF, or UF) is a conservative and economically liberal political party in Guyana. It currently has no representation in the National Assembly and is led by Marissa Nadir.
History
Established on 5 October 1960 by Peter D'Aguiar, and was initially backed by Indian leaders of the Manpower Citizens' Association (MPCA) and some Portuguese businessmen. It drew support from the Portuguese community, but also sought to establish a support based amongst the Amerindian population, convincing Amerindian MP Stephen Campbell to join the party. The party first contested national elections in 1961, when it received 16.4% of the vote, winning four seats, of which two were taken by Amerindians (Campbell and Teddy Melville). However, the following years saw increasing tensions between the MPCA and the ruling People's Progressive Party, together with the Guyana Agricultural and General Workers' Union (GAWU). A strike by the GAWU in 1964 led to a period of violence known as "The Disturbances" between February and July, including bombings, arson and murder. The violence led to some of the Portuguese community leaving the country, and become the junior partner in a coalition government with the People's National Congress (PNC). However, the coalition broke down in 1968, by which time several TUF prominent members had defected to the PNC. but returned in 1980, receiving 2.9% of the vote and winning two seats. It retained the two seats in the 1985 elections, before being reduced to a single seat in 1992. Singh was replaced as leader by Manzoor Nadir in 1993.
In 2020, TUF announced they would not contest in the 2020 General and Regional Elections.
The current party leader is Marissa Nadir, daughter of former leader Manzoor Nadir.