Former MLAs praise Christy Clark, say it’s time for a change
KAMLOOPS — Former B.C. premier Christy Clark announced her intention to resign today.
It’s a decision that will call for a new leader to rise up in the Liberal Party. Clark was a divisive figure in the last election, and even while she was elected she couldn’t manage to hold onto power against an NDP-Green Party alliance.
Clark’s announcement to leave provincial politics comes 10 after NDP leader John Horgan was sworn in as premier.
“I think renewal for any party is good,” said former MLA Terry Lake. “After 16 years as government I think having a new leader and new people come on board is a positive thing for the party, and I think it will be received in that way by British Columbians.”