By The Canadian Press

Conservative MP Dianne Watts announces bid for B.C. Liberal leadership

Sep 25, 2017 | 10:29 AM

SURREY, B.C. — An MP for Surrey, B.C., is officially in the running to become the next leader of the B.C. Liberals.

Dianne Watts made the announcement Sunday, saying the Liberals have a strong history to build on, but need to reconnect with voters.

Watts says she will resign from her current role as Conservative MP for South Surrey-White Rock, a seat she won in the 2015 federal election.

Previously, she served as mayor of the Vancouver suburb from 2005 to 2014.

Leadership of the party opened up last month after former premier Christy Clark quit politics following her government’s defeat on a non-confidence motion.

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The Canadian Press