Party faces internal battle as grassroots movement challenges leader's decisions
There’s a movement afoot within the BC Conservative party to fire leader John Rustad — though who is behind it exactly and whether it presents a credible threat are both up for debate.
“We are writing to you today to raise the alarm about John Rustad’s recent welcoming of pro-Beijing and former BC Liberal MLA, Teresa Wat, into the BC Conservative Party with no regards for the voices of grassroots members,” it reads. The letter redirects people to firejohnrustad.ca — a website that includes a spot for people to enter their email address and name to send an automated letter to Rustad.“He can’t forget where he came from.”
Still, it’s clear there are tensions. Old staff are competing with new politicos arriving from BC United and outside the province. There’s a very active board with a lot of power. And the leader has his own ideas and advisors too.
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