NDP MLA Shannon Phillips is stepping down after nine years of representing Lethbridge-West. In her announcement, Phillips said there are several reasons for her departure, including feelings of “polarization and disinformation affecting today’s politics.” Sarah Jones has more behind Phillips’ decision to give up her seat before finishing her third term in office.
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