Khan cites infighting, quits as Tory leader

CAROL SANDERS

MANITOBA’S Leader of the Opposition is stepping down. Progressive Conservative Leader Obby Khan announced late Monday afternoon he is quitting caucus and will sit in the legislature as an independent MLA, effective today.

He cited internal party fighting for his decision.

The former Winnipeg Blue Bombers offensive lineman survived a caucus confidence vote Friday. He said there were 13 votes for him to remain and six against, with one person absent.

Caucus communications director Alison Sutherland said earlier Monday that Khan still had “the full confidence” of the caucus.

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