Not bad for a four day old political party.

Legislature Speaker Robert Wanner has recognized the United Conservative Party as the Official Oppostion after receiving written confirmation from 22 members of the Wildrose Caucus and seven members of the Progressive Conservative Caucus of their intent to sit as members of the UCP.

“The United Conservative Caucus has the largest number of opposition seats and therefore is recognized as the Official Opposition Caucus in the Legislative Assembly of Alberta,” said Wanner in a statement released by his office. “Nathan Cooper, the MLA for Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills is recognized as the Leader of the Official Opposition.”

 

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