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B.C. Conservatives in chaos, three more MLAs out, as Eby says no decision on election
The opposition caucus has lost 12 members since mid-August as leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay faces criticism over internal turmoil and alleged attempts to oust MLAs.
- On Friday, British Columbia Premier David Eby stated he has not decided on calling a snap election, as the Conservative caucus lost three more members, bringing the total to 12 departures under Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.
- The Office of the Speaker confirmed Friday that Skeena MLA Claire Rattée, Nechako-Lakes MLA John Rustad, and Surrey-White Rock Trevor Halford are no longer affiliated with the Conservative caucus, following notice from interim house leader Heather Maahs.
- Rattée issued a statement accusing Findlay of trying to "oust members of her own caucus" and demanded she resign immediately, arguing that Findlay's poor judgment "doesn't befit someone attempting to become premier."
- Reports of a private investigator allegedly hired by a senior Conservative official to scrutinize MLAs emerged, alongside allegations that party leadership refused to communicate with caucus members to resolve internal scandals.
- Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar joined Centre B.C., taking over as leader from Mike Bernier, who announced Friday he would step down to facilitate the leadership transition for newly aligned party members.
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CP Eby says no decision on election as three exit Conservative caucus
VICTORIA — British Columbia Premier David Eby says he hasn't decided on a possible early election, as upheaval continues in the rival B.C. Conservative Party, with the loss of three more members.
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B.C. Conservatives in chaos, three more MLAs out, as Eby says no decision on election
A group of eight former B.C. Conservative legislators say they are joining the CentreBC party with Peter Milobar taking over as leader of the party that will become the third largest in the provincial legislature.
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