Two more B.C. Conservative MLAs leave caucus
B.C. Conservatives split as Wilson and McInnis quit caucus over Findlay See why the turmoil is growing and what it means for the opposition
Two more British Columbia Conservative MLAs, Donegal Wilson and Scott McInnis, have left the party caucus and will sit as Independents. Both said they no longer have confidence in party leader KerryLynne Findlay and cited concerns about leadership, communication, and decisionmaking.
Wilson, who represents BoundarySimilkameen, said the internal breakdown in the party has happened quickly. McInnis, the MLA for Columbia RiverRevelstoke, said he no longer supports the direction of the party under Findlay and argued it has become too focused on internal loyalty rather than building a broader governing coalition.
Their departures bring the number of MLAs who have quit the B.C. Conservative caucus in recent weeks to nine. The party says it remains focused on its role as Official Opposition, while Findlay has dismissed the criticisms as part of a coordinated political attack. The caucus turmoil comes as the party also faces staffing changes and a leadership byelection in AbbotsfordMission.