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.

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 John Rustad, who led our party into its ascendance and made history. We wish him and his family all the

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