MLA Peter Milobar leaving BC Conservative Party, will sit as Independent
In a statement, Milobar said that since 2017, he has been entrusted by the residents of Kamloops and the surrounding area to be their voice in Victoria.
On Friday, MLA Peter Milobar declared his decision to depart from the BC Conservative Party and assume an Independent stance in the legislature. In his announcement, Milobar expressed gratitude for the trust placed in him by Kamloops residents and surrounding areas, stating that he has served as their voice in Victoria since 2017.
Despite acknowledging the legitimacy of the decision made by the party leadership, Milobar revealed that his personal values no longer align with the new direction set by the party. He affirmed his commitment to continue serving the people of Kamloops Centre. Milobar was among the candidates vying for the position of BC Conservative Party leader alongside Kerry-Lynne Findlay, Iain Black, Caroline Elliott, and Yuri Fulmer.
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