VANCOUVER—A major Vancouver political party’s apparent “veer to the right” — highlighted by a city councillor’s recent departure — could put the party at odds with many of the city’s voters, according to political insiders. The split emphasizes how far to the political right the NPA has drifted recently, said former Vancouver city councillor and longtime NPA member George Affleck. In 1986, it became the first party to successfully have an openly gay member, Gordon Price, elected to Vancouver city council. When reached Saturday, Price said any political party that wants to hold a meaningful number of seats in a metropolitan area needs to think inclusively. The NPA caucus issued a joint statement Friday night, emphasizing it fully supported Bligh’s actions and emphasized its stance on inclusivity.

Source: thestar December 08, 2019 02:15 UTC