Christy Clark Eyes Potential Liberal Leadership Amid Trudeau's Internal Crisis
As Justin Trudeau faces mounting pressure from within his party to resign, former B.C. premier Christy Clark expresses interest in leading the Liberals.
- Christy Clark, former premier of British Columbia, has signaled her interest in participating in discussions about the future of the Liberal Party if Trudeau steps down.
- Clark has been critical of Trudeau, suggesting he is more of a liability than an asset to the party, and has called for his resignation in the past.
- Her comments come as up to 30 Liberal MPs have signed an internal document urging Trudeau to resign, reflecting growing dissatisfaction within the party.
- Clark emphasizes the need for leadership that addresses issues like the cost of living, housing, health care, and climate change without fostering division.
- Trudeau faces challenges with declining poll numbers, recent byelection losses, and several cabinet ministers announcing they won't seek reelection.