BC NDP Caucus Names Whiteside Interim Leader After Sweeping Election Loss
The B.C. NDP caucus has chosen outgoing Labour Minister Jennifer Whiteside as the party’s interim leader, following the governing party’s defeat in the Oct. 24 provincial election and the resignation of former leader David Eby. Whiteside, the MLA for New Westminster-Coquitlam, served as labour minister in Eby’s government and previously held the education and mental […]
TL;DR
- Jennifer Whiteside named interim leader of the B.C. NDP caucus.
- The decision follows the party's defeat in the Oct. 24 provincial election.
- Former leader David Eby resigned.
- Whiteside is the MLA for New Westminster-Coquitlam.
- She previously served as Labour Minister, and held education and mental health portfolios.
- Whiteside stated the caucus will serve as the official Opposition with determination and focus on the people.