Questions remain over People’s Alliance leader, MLA joining Progressive Conservatives

Questions continue to be raised about the recent decision by the former members of the People’s Alliance of New Brunswick to join the Progressive Conservatives. The official Opposition questions the premier’s judgement on letting in two people with differing ideologies – but for some political scientists, the direction isn’t a surprise. Nathalie Sturgeon reports.

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