{
  "id": 10722956,
  "title": "Manitoba PCs choose interim leader after Khan’s sudden resignation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/manitoba-pcs-choose-interim-leader-after-khans-sudden-resignation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T15:55:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2026/09/29/manitoba-pcs-choose-interim-leader-after-khans-sudden-resignation"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manitoba's Progressive Conservatives have selected Konrad Narth as their interim party leader following the sudden resignation of Obby Khan. Narth, representing LaVerendrye, assumed the role after Khan announced his departure from caucus and intends to serve as an independent MLA. Despite winning a confidence vote on Friday, Khan expressed concerns about members of his own caucus plotting to remove him. He named Kathleen Cook (Roblin), Richard Perchotte (Selkirk), Lauren Stone (Midland) and Jodie Byram (Agassiz) as individuals who were allegedly involved in a secret meeting to undermine Friday's confidence vote. Khan accused certain colleagues of lacking moral integrity. At present, the Progressive Conservatives have not announced any plans for a formal leadership race. Konrad Narth will assume the interim leadership position until the party holds a formal leadership election.",
  "summary": "Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives have chosen Konrad Narth as their interim party leader after the sudden resignation of Obby Khan.",
  "key_points": [
    "Konrad Narth selected as interim PC leader after Khan's resignation",
    "Khan resigned amid caucus plot allegations",
    "Narth to serve until formal leadership election"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Manitoba PCs look for new leader as MLAs return for fall sitting",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/manitoba-pcs-look-for-new-leader-as-mlas-return-for-fall-sitting",
        "published": "2026-09-29T13:19:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}