Teresa Wat Joins New BC Political Party | Vancouver News

Teresa Wat, former B.C. Conservative MLA and Richmond-Bridgeport representative, has officially joined a new political party emerging in British Columbia — formed by ex-Conservatives and led interim by Peter Milobar. Wat says the party offers a credible, fiscally responsible alternative to the NDP, focusing on affordability and strong leadership. Her move follows her August exit from the Conservatives after explosive private messages from then-leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay suggested ties to the Chinese Communist Party — a claim Wat found deeply offensive. Wat’s departure was part of a larger wave: six MLAs left the Conservatives that month over leadership concerns, and two more recently followed suit. With Wat’s addition, the new party now holds six legislative seats ahead of the fall session. A permanent leader will be chosen in October, and the party remains unnamed. This growing coalition reflects mounting public frustration with current governance and a clear appetite for change in BC politics. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4ca5b9d49b5353d4