Surrey-Serpentine River MLA Linda Hepner resigns from the BC Conservative caucus on Sunday, saying she is frustrated with party leadership and its willingness to listen. The departure follows the party leadership turmoil that becomes public hours earlier or around the same time as Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as BC Conservative leader, according to reporting.
Hepner’s comments point to dissatisfaction with how internal decisions are made within the party, including references to the ousting of senior figures and former leaders. The Vancouver Sun reports that her patience with Findlay’s leadership had been exhausted after the party moved against longtime members. Global News adds that Hepner frames her caucus resignation as a response to leadership’s approach, as the party faces uncertainty that includes the possibility of a snap election.
