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Another Conservative MLA Departs as Caucus Exodus Continues

On Wednesday, Boundary-Similkameen MLA Donegal Wilson and Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Scott McInnis quit the B.C. Conservative caucus, marking the eighth and ninth MLAs to exit in less than one month.
Both legislators cited deep concerns regarding Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay's leadership, alleging senior appointments with reported links to Alberta's separatist movement and claiming communication within the party had broken down.
Wilson and McInnis raised 'serious ethical questions' regarding alleged offers of rewards for resigning seats, with Delta South MLA Ian Paton reporting the RCMP is investigating these claims.
Minutes after McInnis announced his resignation, Findlay's chief of staff, Chris Delaney, stepped down, adding to internal instability as the party prepares for a byelection in Abbotsford-Mission.
Findlay maintains her innocence, describing the allegations as 'baseless' while insisting the party's path remains 'clear and unwavering' and will deliver 'lasting prosperity to all British Columbians.

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