Miguel Castro, former leader of Chega/Madeira, made his inaugural address in the Legislative Assembly of Madeira as an unaffiliated deputy. This occurred during the debate on a protest vote by the PS concerning fuel prices in the region.
Castro declared that, now "free from party politics," he is better positioned to advocate for the interests of the Madeiran people who elected him. He pledged to "always be on the side of the people, not vested interests."
