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Five former BC Conservatives form new political party

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Five former B.C. Conservative MLAs have joined forces to form a new political party, with Peter Milobar serving as interim leader.

A 5th MLA leaves B.C. Conservatives amid exodus over Findlay’s leadership

Politics Emily Joveski -
Courtenay-Comox MLA Brennan Day says he is quitting the B.C. Conservatives to sit as an Independent, becoming the fifth MLA to leave the caucus in recent weeks.

Teresa Wat breaks from B.C. Conservatives, citing leader’s “distasteful” CCP comments

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Richmond-Bridgeport MLA Teresa Wat is the latest MLA to leave the B.C. Conservative caucus over frustrations with leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay.

Findlay denies offering MLAs inducements to step down so she can seek legislature seat

Politics Emily Joveski -
B.C. Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is denying that any MLAs were offered an inducement to give up their seats as she seeks a seat in the legislature.

Delta South MLA Ian Paton breaks from Findlay’s Conservatives with plans for new party

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Delta South MLA Ian Paton is leaving the B.C. Conservatives to sit as an Independent and intends to form a new political party with a fellow former Conservative.

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