BC United MLA Dan Ashton Seeks Nomination for Federal Conservatives

The Conservative Party logo is seen before the opening of the party's national convention in Halifax on Aug. 23, 2018. The Canadian Press/Darren Calabrese

B.C. United Party MLA Dan Ashton has announced he will be leaving the party to seek a nomination to run for the federal Conservative Party, just four weeks after another United Party MLA, Ellis Ross, said he was making the same move.

Mr. Ashton made the announcement on social media on Feb. 23, thanking supporters for their encouragement.