John Rustad resigns as leader after B.C. Conservative ouster

John Rustad has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. and as leader of the Official Opposition.
The Nechako Lakes MLA announced his resignation Thursday (Dec. 4) after a day of uncertainty in the B.C. legislature. He plans to stay on as MLA for Nechako Lakes, but does not plan to run again in the next provincial election.
Speaking to media at the same time, Rustad said staying on would cause a “civil war” within the Conservative caucus and he didn’t want that.
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