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B.C. Politics Fractures as New Parties Rise | Vancouver News

B.C. Politics Fractures as New Parties Rise | Vancouver News

Author: The Daily News Now! September 12, 2026 Duration: 1:33
Vancouver News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
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Six former B.C. Conservative MLAs have launched a new party, declaring third-party status in the legislature and positioning themselves as fiscally responsible unifiers. As defections weaken the Conservatives, rivals push to revive the old B.C. Liberal brand, blaming the B.C. United rebrand for opening the door to fragmentation. CentreBC enters the fray, urging unity and even offering to step aside to avoid vote-splitting. Behind-the-scenes talks aim to stitch together a viable alternative to divisive politics, while the Conservative leader focuses on a looming byelection to shore up her position — and hasn’t closed the door on former members returning.

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