Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux Denies Coercion in Resignation
Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux announced on Thursday that he is resigning from the House of Commons, rejecting rumors that he planned to join the Liberals. Speculation had circulated throughout the week suggesting that the Alberta MP was considering crossing the floor, with some Conservative sources claiming he faced pressure to remain in the party.
Jeneroux clarified in his statement that no coercion influenced his decision to leave federal politics.
"I want to be clear that there was no coercion involved in my decision to resign. I consider my colleagues in the Conservative Party very close friends, and I will miss them dearly."
Impact on Conservative Caucus and Government
Jeneroux's resignation marks the second Conservative caucus departure this week, following Nova Scotia MP Chris d'Entremont’s recent switch to the Liberals. These developments present challenges to Pierre Poilievre’s leadership and provide the minority Liberal government more space to pass legislation, including this week’s budget.
Jeneroux’s Message Regarding Party Leader
In his initial resignation statement, Jeneroux only briefly mentioned Poilievre. Later, a second official party statement explained that after announcing his resignation, Jeneroux spoke with the Conservative leader and emphasized that his reason for stepping down was to spend more time with family.
"I had a great conversation with Pierre Poilievre, who wished me all the best, as I do him."
Summary
Matt Jeneroux resigns from the House of Commons to focus on family, denying any coercion, amid recent Conservative departures that affect party leadership and benefit the Liberal minority government.
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