Amidst internal party turmoil, John Rustad has stepped down as the leader of the BC Conservatives after a day of resistance against his removal motion. Rustad confirmed his resignation in a statement on Thursday morning.
The party officials released a statement on Wednesday, citing Rustad’s professional incapacitation as the reason for his removal as the leader. Despite initially rejecting the motion and asserting that he was staying put, Rustad eventually made the decision to step down.
In his statement, Rustad reassured party members and supporters that the change in leadership was not a hostile takeover by the BC Liberals and that the party remains committed to conservative values. He emphasized the importance of a strong opposition to hold the government accountable and expressed confidence in the caucus to continue fighting for the people of British Columbia.
Surrey-White Rock MLA Trevor Halford has been named as the interim leader, as the party gears up for an official leadership race.
Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving situation.
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