Another MLA leaves BC Conservative caucus as potential snap election looms
Linda Hepner, MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River, resigned from caucus on Sunday and criticized the party leadership's "willingness to listen."
In a move that adds to the possibility of a potential snap election in British Columbia, Linda Hepner, MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River, has resigned from the Conservative caucus. Hepner criticized party leadership, stating that the removal of experienced voices like Trevor Halford, Claire Rattee, and John Rustad was "beyond the pale of common sense."
She questioned why the party would remove these members while simultaneously asking grassroots Conservatives to rally behind the party. Hepner's departure is the 13th MLA to leave the party either voluntarily or under pressure from leadership. This leaves the Conservative caucus at 25 members. The resignation comes as Premier David Eby is reportedly considering calling a snap election as early as this week, a scenario that would see the current scheduled date for the next provincial election in October moved up to October 24.
Former Conservative MLA Peter Milobar has emerged as the new leader of the CentreBC party, with eight MLAs joining him. CentreBC is positioning itself around crime and safety, healthcare, and the economy.
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