Now-Independent MHA Perry Trimper says a recent Liberal delegation trip to Labrador with Premier Andrew Furey that he wasn't even told about was the tipping point for his decision to leave the Liberal caucus. Trimper announced Tuesday on Facebook that he would be leaving the Liberal caucus, while also announcing he would be seeking re-election as an Independent. "I've been finding myself increasingly isolated from any type of input, consultation, influence on any of the important decisions that are facing Lake Melville and Labrador in general," Trimper said. Premier Andrew Furey did not remove Trimper from the Liberal caucus, but said in October that Trimper's political career was over. In the last month, Trimper said, the discussion hasn't been focused on issues facing Lake Melville, and for him that's troubling.

Source: CBC News November 16, 2020 21:12 UTC