 By the 2011 general election Mr Christopher had formally rejoined the VIP.In March 2014 Mr Christopher announced he was joining a newly formed political party, the People's Empowerment Party (or PEP) as Chairman which he would lead into the 2015 general election, and declared himself "fit" to be Premier.In the end the PEP was crushed in the 2015 general election, winning no seats, and Christopher lost his seat in the House.