HARMAN Bhangu, MLA for Langley-Abbotsford and critic for transportation, announced on Wednesday that he was launching his campaign to lead the B.C. Conservative Party.
Bhangu joins MLAs Bruce Banman, Steve Kooner, Peter Milobar and Sheldon Care, former B.C. Liberal minister Iain Black, former MP Kerry-Lynne Findlay, entrepreneur Yuri Fulmer, former grocery executive Darrell Jones, commentator Caroline Elliott and contractor Warren Hamm in the leadership contest. Former B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad announced on February 15 that he would not be entering the leadership race.
Bhangu in a post on X said: “I’m running because everyday, hardworking BC families don’t need more lectures from the same group of political elites.
“Working people need someone real who will roll up their sleeves and fight for them. Someone who will stand with everyday British Columbians, not just big business and insiders.
“I didn’t inherit a movement. I helped build this party from nothing because I believe in grassroots conservative principles: hard work, responsibility, the rule of law, safe communities, and opportunity earned.
“I may not have a fancy MBA or a PhD, but I know how to balance a family budget. I’ve made payroll. I know what real responsibility feels like.
“Right now, too many British Columbians, families like mine, are wondering if they still have a future here. Mills and blue-collar businesses are closing. Investment is leaving. Communities feel less safe.
“It doesn’t have to be this way.
“Together, we can rebuild this province and restore the promise of this great place we call home.
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