Kenney Distances Himself From Caucus Vote to Turf Dissidents With ‘Personal Agendas’

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney answers questions at a news conference in Calgary on Sept. 15, 2020. Kenney is distancing himself from a decision to expel two members from his United Conservative caucus. Todd Korol/The Canadian Press

EDMONTON—Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is distancing himself from a decision to expel two members from his United Conservative caucus.

But he says the decision affirms confidence of the caucus in his leadership, and his government can’t be distracted right now by those with “personal agendas.”