Lone Liberal MLA won't seek leadership
'After much consideration I have made the decision to not pursue the leadership of the Manitoba Liberal Party at this time,' Cindy Lamoureux, the member for Tyndall Park, said in a news release.
Lamoureux has served as interim leader of the Manitoba Liberals since party leader Dougald Lamont lost his St. Boniface seat in the 2023 provincial election to NDP candidate Robert Loiselle.
'I will continue to focus my attention on serving the constituents of Tyndall Park and will remain on as the interim leader until a new leader has been elected by the party membership,' Lamoureux said.
'I appreciate all the support that I have received from the party, family, friends and others.'
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