Thursday, January 25, 2018

#CANADA: Ontario Oppo. Ldr Patrick Brown Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations

[world politics news]


Ontario's Opposition leader is stepping down amid allegations of sexual misconduct, dealing a severe blow to his party just months before the province heads to the polls. Patrick Brown announced the decision in a statement issued early Thursday morning, following a hastily-called news conference in which the Progressive Conservative leader "categorically" denied what he called "troubling allegations" about his conduct and his character. Brown said that after consulting with caucus, friends and family, he decided to step down as leader but would stay on as a member of the provincial legislature to clear his name.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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