NDP Leader Gary Burrill is stepping down.
It comes only three months after his party was unsuccessful in the last election in winning more seats.
Burrill has held the party leadership since 2016 and is the MLA for Halifax Chebucto.
“I want to thank all those who have supported and worked with me and with the NSNDP caucus over the last number of years. We have accomplished much and will continue to work for something better for everyone over the coming months and years,” said Burrill in a release.
Thank you @GaryBurrill for your friendship, your leadership, and for fighting to make life better for Nova Scotians.
New Democrats are proud and thankful for the work you've done.
All the best my friend. Thank you for working for Nova Scotians. pic.twitter.com/DkAq3204FY
— Jagmeet Singh (@theJagmeetSingh) November 9, 2021
Under his leadership in the 2017 election, the NDP took 7 seats, the same number the party received on election night in 2013 but two more than it held going into the election. Currently, the party holds six seats in the Nova Scotia Legislature.
“One of the most important parts of leadership is knowing when the time has come for renewal, and knowing when to bring your own leadership to a conclusion. In my judgement, this is that time.” – Gary Burrill
He believes it’s the right time to renew the leadership of the party.
