 McLaughlin also secured the support of all 3 independent members belonging to the Coalition for Cayman parliamentary group, giving him a 13–5 majority.McLaughlin served as Premier and Minister of Home Affairs and Health in the People's Progressive Movement Administration 2013–2017 Administration.Following the 2017 general election a coalition government between the Progressives, Cayman Democratic Party members and independent members was agreed upon, and McLaughlin once again took office, serving his second term as Premier on 31 May 2017 also serving as Minister of Employment, Border Control, Community Affairs, International Trade, Investment, Aviation and Maritime Affairs.