Two former United Conservative Party (UCP) MLAs who were removed from caucus are hoping to revive the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta to challenge Premier Danielle Smith’s UCP.
The PC Party was in power for more than 40 years in the province, losing in 2015 to the NDP under Rachel Notley. The party merged with the Wildrose Party in 2017, forming the United Conservative Party under the leadership of former federal Conservative cabinet minister and Premier Jason Kenney.
Peter Guthrie and Scott Sinclair announced their plans to unite and take over the PC name during a media interview on July 2.
Guthrie was expelled from the UCP caucus in April after voting for an opposition NDP motion calling for a public inquiry into procurement practices after allegations of political interference with Alberta Health Services procurement, made by former CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos. Premier Smith denies any wrongdoing….