The United National Congress (UNC), is calling for the removal of Senator Dr Lester Henry after a recent drunk driving charge.

In a statement issued Monday, the UNC said the issue is 'not to be taken lightly' as this is the second legal matter in which Dr Henry has been involved this year.

"This is the second set of legal problems that (Dr) Henry has faced in 2017 and still he remains protected by his PNM cohorts. Power must come with responsibility and as a lawmaker, (Dr) Henry should at the very least be expected to respect and obey the laws of the land."

"In September when (Dr) Henry lost his defamation case, the Judge had cause to reprimand him for “conduct less than would have been expected from someone of his stature and position.” In addition to being reckless with his words, he also had to be heavily criticized, for failing to disclose the recordings he had in his position."

"(Dr) Henry's guilty plea on his DUI charge is another display that he has no respect for the position he holds and the citizens of this country. Driving under the influence is not something to be taken lightly; it endangers every single road user. In a country plagued with road fatalities, the Prime Minister should set an example with whom he chooses to hold leadership positions."

"Dr Henry is another example of poor decision making by Keith Rowley, whose incompetence has brought Trinidad and Tobago to a failing state. Action in this matter should have been swift and decisive and the silence from the PNM rank and file is unacceptable and alarming. The UNC demands immediate action, (Dr) Henry must go!"

Dr Henry pleaded guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol after he was stopped by police on September 23 in Woodbrook, Port of Spain. He will be sentenced on January 11, 2018.

Earlier this year the UNC called for Dr Henry's resignation after he was ordered to $550,000 in damages to former Central Bank governor Jwala Rambarran over defamatory statements.