The last remaining Progressive Conservative politician in the Alberta legislature is calling it quits.
Richard Starke says he will not be running in the spring election.
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The two-term member for Vermilion-Lloydminster says it’s time to move on to new challenges and perhaps resume his veterinary practice.
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Starke has been sitting with the Independent members in the legislature.
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He declined to join the United Conservatives after the PC party voted last year to merge with the Wildrose party.
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Starke says he has never regretted his decision, because United Conservative views on LGBTQ and other social issues leave many people uncomfortable.
He says he’s thinking of writing a book on his life in politics.