Andrew Scheer has resigned as leader of the Conservative Party.
The MP for Regina-Qu’Appelle has been under fire since the Conservatives lost the federal election on Oct. 21.
This was the most difficult decision I have ever had to make. I have announced my intention to step down as the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada once a new Leader is elected. I am putting my party first and my family first. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/BEjBQ7DI3d
— Andrew Scheer (@AndrewScheer) December 12, 2019
According to reports, Scheer called a special caucus meeting at which he made the announcement. He then made it official in the House of Commons.
Scheer has been the leader of the Conservatives since 2017.
More to come.