An incumbent BC United legislative member has reversed her decision not to seek re-election and has announced she91裸聊视频檒l run as an Independent in the riding of West Vancouver-Capilano in the upcoming provincial election.

Karin Kirkpatrick has been a vocal critic of BC United Leader Kevin Falcon91裸聊视频檚 decision last month to suspend the party91裸聊视频檚 campaign and throw support behind the B.C. Conservatives under John Rustad.

Kirkpatrick announced her retirement this year, but now says in a statement that her decision to re-enter the race comes as a direct result of Falcon91裸聊视频檚 actions, which would force middle-of-the-road voters to 91裸聊视频渟wing to the left91裸聊视频� in lieu of a centrist party.

She says members of her community told her they 91裸聊视频渄on91裸聊视频檛 want to vote for an NDP government but felt deeply uncomfortable91裸聊视频� supporting the provincial Conservatives, citing Rustad91裸聊视频檚 tolerance of what she calls 91裸聊视频渆xtreme views and conspiracy theorists.91裸聊视频�

West Vancouver-Capilano has been a stronghold for the BC Liberals 91裸聊视频� the former BC United 91裸聊视频� since its formation in 1991 and was previously held by longtime MLA Ralph Sultan for almost two decades.

Kirkpatrick joins four other incumbent Opposition MLAs running as Independents, including Peace River South91裸聊视频檚 Mike Bernier, Peace River North91裸聊视频檚 Dan Davies, Prince George-Cariboo91裸聊视频檚 Coralee Oakes and Tom Shypitka in Kootenay-Rockies.