Kerry-Lynne Findlay Resigns

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1. 20 Sep

   Kerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as the leader of B.C.'s Conservative party effective immediately.

   4 outlets · CBC
2. 21 Sep

   Sept. 15: A new poll by Ipsos finds support for the BC Conservatives under Findlay sitting at 35 per cent, down eight points from the 2024 provincial election and 10 points behind the BC NDP.

   2 outlets · Global News

Coverage 13 articles

• 26 Sep B.C. Conservative leader ‘ready to rock’Lorne Doerkson, leader of the British Columbia Conservatives since early October when Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned amid a caucus revolt, expresses readiness for the provincial election called by NDP Premier David Eby. Despite initial challenges and criticism, Doerkson claims to have united his party's fractured base and is optimistic about building relationships with former and current premiers. He anticipates…Global News
• 26 Sep Doerkson, Clark attend B.C. Lions gameLorne Doerkson, the interim leader of the B.C. Conservatives, attended a B.C. Lions football game alongside former Liberal premier Christy Clark on Friday night in Vancouver. Doerkson has not held any public events since an election was called earlier that week and had taken over as Conservative leader following Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s resignation. Both political figures wore team jerseys during the game, which…Global News
• 26 Sep Lorne Doerkson takes the reins of B.C. Conservatives, with a party to rebuild and election aheadLorne Doerkson became the interim leader of the Conservative Party of British Columbia on Thursday, unexpectedly appointed after Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation. The party faces a potential snap election by October 24th called by the NDP. Doerkson, a two-term MLA and former newspaper publisher, inherits a weakened party with internal strife but leads at 43% support among decided voters in recent polling, eight…The Globe and Mail
• 25 Sep Carson Jerema: OK B.C. Conservatives, let’s not do *that* againCarson Jerema discusses the British Columbia Conservative Party's recent turnaround following internal turmoil ahead of the snap election called by Premier David Eby. The party quickly appointed Lorne Doerkson as interim leader and assembled a competent campaign team, with polling showing them leading the NDP at 43% to 35%. However, Jerema highlights potential future problems due to conflicting rules within the…National Post
• 21 Sep A look back at Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s 4 months as BC Conservative leaderKerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as leader of the BC Conservatives on Sunday after just four months in the role following internal conflicts and a series of high-profile departures. Her tenure began on May 30 when she was elected with 51% of the vote, but by August, seven MLAs had left the party caucus citing disagreements over policy direction and leadership style. The article details key events such as staff turnover…Global News
• 21 Sep B.C. Conservatives’ Findlay resigns; interim leader named ahead of potential electionKerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as leader of British Columbia's Conservative Party, less than four months after winning the leadership contest. Following her departure on Sunday, the party board appointed MLA Lorne Doerkson as interim leader to navigate potential challenges and an upcoming provincial election that NDP Premier David Eby may call early. The move comes amid internal turmoil in the Conservative caucus…Global News
• 21 Sep What people are saying about Findlay's resignation as B.C. Conservative leaderKerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as leader of British Columbia’s Conservative Party on Sunday after facing internal conflicts. In her resignation statement, she cited character attacks and threats against herself and others as reasons for stepping down. Various legislators, including former leader John Rustad, MLA Claire Rattée, and MLAs Sheldon Clare and Gavin Dew, expressed hopes that the party can unite under new…Toronto Star
• 21 Sep B.C. Conservatives' Findlay resigns; interim leader named ahead of potential electionKerry-Lynne Findlay has resigned as the leader of British Columbia's Conservative Party, with the party's board of directors immediately naming MLA Lorne Doerkson as interim leader on Sunday. This change in leadership follows speculation that Premier David Eby might be planning to call an early election.Toronto Star
• 20 Sep Adam Pankratz: The Kerry-Lynne Findlay nightmare is over, her disaster is ongoingAdam Pankratz writes about Kerry-Lynne Findlay's resignation as leader of the B.C. Conservative party after less than a month in office. The article highlights her leadership's mismanagement, leading to infighting and a mass exodus of MLAs. Findlay acknowledges mistakes but faces criticism for self-inflicted wounds; she won the leadership by a narrow margin on May 30, with no significant achievements during her…National Post
• 20 Sep Findlay resigns as B.C. Conservative leader after weeks of caucus upheavalKerry-Lynne Findlay has stepped down as leader of British Columbia’s Conservative Party immediately following weeks of internal turmoil within the party's caucus. In a statement on social media, Findlay stated that her resignation was difficult but necessary for both the political movement and the province.Toronto Star

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