Hours after the anti-gang bill failed in the parliament, the prime minister told the nation more people will die because of the opposition's actions.

 In a news conference to discuss what happened, Dr Keith Rowley disclosed he was left in shock and disbelief after opposition members withheld their support for the crucial crime-fighting bill.

 He says his government did its part and conceded on every single one of their demands.

 Reporter Ria Rambally tells us more