B.C. Conservative Leader John Rustad has apologized to his caucus after discussing a party member’s alleged romantic relationship at a meeting with legislators last week.

The Canadian Press has seen a copy of the emailed apology and Conservative legislator Peter Milobar confirms that a screenshot of it, posted to social media, is authentic.

Rustad says in the apology that he regrets “repeating a rumour that caused embarrassment and harm” to the woman, who The Canadian Press is not naming.

The apology comes amid pressure on Rustad’s Opposition leadership, which has gone to a vote in a months-long process that is drawing to a close.

A statement from a representative says the party will release the results of the review by news release on Monday.

The leadership vote has been entangled wi

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