B.C. Conservatives Face Another Blow as Skeena MLA Claire Rattée Leaves Party

B.C. Conservatives have suffered another setback as Skeena MLA Claire Rattée has left the party and joined the group of independent MLAs.

Rattée is the 10th MLA to leave the B.C. Conservative caucus since August. Her move comes just two days after she publicly questioned the leadership of party leader Keri-Lynn Findlay and accused her of failing to keep the party united.

Rattée also confirmed reports that at least 10 Conservative MLAs unhappy with Findlay’s leadership had signed a letter calling for her resignation. She said she was among those who signed the letter.

Rattée accused Findlay of weakening the party by removing elected members of her own team amid the possibility of a snap provincial election.