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Former MP takes over leadership of B.C. Conservatives
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The Canadian Press
Date: Monday May. 30, 2011 6:41 AM ET
SURREY, B.C. — Former Conservative Member of Parliament John Cummins is now the new leader of the B.C. Conservative Party.
Cummins was elected by party delegates during a gathering in Surrey, B.C. Saturday.
One of his first promises was to get rid of the controversial carbon tax if a B.C. Conservative government was elected.
Cummins says the tax -- implemented by the Gordon Campbell government in a plan to fight climate change -- adds more to the cost of everything, including gas, food and clothing.
He told the crowd his leadership brings a real choice for British Columbians, instead of the revolving door of Liberal and New Democrat governments.
While the party hasn't been a factor in provincial politics since 1933, organizers hope Cummins' leadership will draw more attention from voters.
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