Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as BC Conservatives leader
Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as leader of the BC Conservatives following internal party conflict and the departure of several MLAs. The resignation comes amid speculation that a snap election may be called in British Columbia.
Why it matters
The leadership vacuum in a major opposition party creates significant political instability in British Columbia ahead of a potential provincial election.
On the heels of the resignation of another BC Conservative MLA, Kerry-Lynne Findlay says she’s resigning as leader of the party.
Findlay made the announcement on X at about 1:30 p.m. local time, saying it was “not an easy decision” but called it the “right one” for the province.
“I will not allow an internal battle over my leadership to become a continuing distraction from the work British Columbians need a strong opposition to do,” Findlay wrote.
Her resignation comes just hours after Surrey-Serpentine River MLA Linda Hepner said she was resigning from caucus.
Hepner told Global News in an interview that it was the removal of John Rustad, Trevor Halford and Claire Rattee from caucus on Friday that prompted her to leave.
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