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Teresa Wat, B.C.’s MLA for Richmond-Bridgeport, shocks the political scene by quitting the Conservative caucus to sit as an Independent after party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay called her “CCP” — a remark Wat says was deeply hurtful and made her question her place in Canada. She’s not alone: three other MLAs have bolted this week, including Rosalyn Bird and Ian Paton, while key staff also departed, signaling a major unraveling of the party’s leadership. Wat says the lack of apology for the allegations damaged her reputation and fueled her exit, despite Findlay’s promise to apologize. With the Conservatives’ seat count plummeting from 44, and Paton and Milobar eyeing a new party, the future of B.C.’s right wing looks uncertain — and the fallout may be just beginning.

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