Former B.C. minister of post-secondary education Selina Robinson has resigned from the NDP caucus.
The MLA will sit as an independent representing the riding of Coquitlam-Maillardville.
Robinson confirmed her resignation while speaking to reporters at the B.C. Legislature Wednesday afternoon.
In her remarks, Robinson said she felt unsupported as a Jewish woman in her party, and said there are antisemitic voices in the NDP caucus.
CBC News has reached out the premier’s office for comment.
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