US EditionB.C. Opposition Leader John Rustad accuses former Conservative MLAs of blackmail
- On Monday, B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad accused three former Conservative MLAs of blackmailing party members and staff to take jobs or contracts or prevent leaks.
- Rustad based his allegations on a six-page letter leaked to media, which he said aimed to divide the B.C. Conservatives but did not name the MLAs involved.
- The three Independent MLAs—Tara Armstrong, Dallas Brodie, and Jordan Kealy—rejected the claims, with Kealy denying involvement and Brodie calling the accusations false and defamatory.
- Premier David Eby said the allegations could harm public confidence and urged Rustad to present evidence to police, warning the NDP will act if he does not.
- The B.C. Conservatives have not decided whether to contact the RCMP, while Armstrong and Brodie’s new OneBC party calls for an external audit of the party's March 1 AGM.
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Eby urges police investigation into B.C. Conservative blackmail allegations : My Comox Valley Now
Premier David Eby said allegations in a leaked memo that former B.C. Conservative MLAs blackmailed party staff and members are “serious” and must be investigated. He told reporters Tuesday that if Opposition Leader John Rustad does not take the matter to police, the NDP will. “Legislators and staff members need to be able to do their work for the people without interference,” said Eby. “Mr. Rustad needs to explain to the public what’s happening.…
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