TORONTO — The Latest on developments related to the abrupt resignation of Patrick Brown as leader of Ontario’s Progressive Conservatives (all times local):1:50 p.m.Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh calls the nature of the allegations against Patrick Brown “heinous” due their employer-employee nature. ——1 p.m.Progressive Conservative MPP Vic Fedeli says he’ll let his name stand as the party caucus meets Friday to choose an interim leader. ——12:00 p.m.Deputy Progressive Conservative leader Sylvia Jones says the party caucus will be meeting on Friday to choose an interim leader. “Allegations of sexual misconduct must be taken seriously — these women deserve to be heard,” she said, adding that it was “appropriate” for Brown to resign. Wynne called the women who stepped forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Brown “very courageous,” adding that she hoped they will find the supports that they need now.

Source: National Post January 25, 2018 16:24 UTC