 After mid-2005, the split ceased making news, with Akoitai resuming the leadership and Neville eventually returning to being an independent MP; however, both Akoitai and Neville lost their seats at the 2007 election.The United Resources Party returned five MPs at the 2007 election, including Benny Allan, Roy Biyama, William Duma, Guma Wau, and Agiru, who returned after five years out of office.The party joined the governing coalition.