The B.C. Conservative caucus has ousted John Rustad from his position as party leader Wednesday, a source confirmed.

The move follows a letter to the party’s president, which claimed 20 Conservative MLAs have “executed” statements, saying they’ve lost confidence in him and want him out after months of inter-party turmoil.

In a media release around 12:30 p.m., the party says its board of directors passed a motion certifying that Rustad is “professionally incapacitated and unable to continue” as leader.

Related: • 20 B.C. Conservative MLAs call for Leader John Rustad’s removal, lawyer’s letter says

MLA for Surrey-White Rock Trevor Halford has been appointed interim leader after a caucus vote.

“The Conservative Party of British Columbia would like to extend its deepest gratitude to Joh

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