Canada · 10 d ago
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B.C. Conservatives win a majority as Eby resigns as NDP leader
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Lorne Doerkson, the interim leader, is set to become premier. Conservatives had 63 candidates elected or leading late Saturday, against 27 for the NDP.
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Eby said he accepts full responsibility and that it is time for new leadership. He was re-elected in Vancouver-Point Grey, and said he had spoken to Doerkson.
Conservative promises
- No new taxes
- $1,000 income tax cut for most workers
- Double LNG production
- Repeal the Indigenous rights act
Doerkson promises no new taxes, a $1,000 income tax cut for most workers and to double LNG production. He also says he will repeal the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.
Background
The Greens hold two seats. Conservatives last formed a B.C. government under Simon Fraser Tolmie, elected in 1928.
