'We lost touch': Former NDP MP Charlie Angus calls election an 'unmitigated disaster' for the party

Former NDP MP Charlie Angus stated he will not run for party leadership, labeling the recent election campaign an “unmitigated disaster” for the New Democrats, who lost 17 seats, including that of former leader Jagmeet Singh. Angus emphasized the need for the party to reconnect with grassroots members and criticized its shift towards a leader-focused approach, suggesting that the NDP’s loss of official party status compromises its parliamentary effectiveness. He expressed support for interim leader Don Davies and advocated for a return to in-person engagement over digital platforms to revitalize the party.

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