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Claire Rattée is 10th B.C. Conservative to leave caucus, blasting Findlay on way out
Rattée said Findlay’s leadership could split conservative votes and help the New Democratic Party win more seats.
- On Friday, Claire Rattée announced her departure from the B.C. Conservative caucus, becoming the 10th MLA to leave the party since August and destabilizing the official Opposition.
- King's counsel Bruce Hallsor confirmed Thursday that former executive director Elaine Allan hired a private investigator targeting caucus members, addressing allegations that a senior party official authorized surveillance.
- In her exit statement, Rattée accused party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay of attempting to "oust members of her own caucus," describing the actions as a "complete lapse of judgment" that would "split votes and give more seats to the NDP."
- The legislative clerk confirmed Rattée's departure raised Independents in the legislature to 15, while Peter Milobar and Mike Bernier plan a news conference in Vancouver later Friday to outline CentreBC's legislative strategy.
- Amid speculation that Premier David Eby could call a snap election less than two years into his mandate, Findlay stated Thursday she will not step down, as ongoing upheaval complicates the Conservatives' path to unified opposition.
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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- 67% of the sources lean Left
67% Left
L 67%
C 33%
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