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Manitoba Tories choose interim leader Konrad Narth after Khan quits

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Digital, G. (2026, September 29). Manitoba Tories choose interim leader Konrad Narth after Khan quits. Global News. https://globalnews.ca/news/12077116/manitoba-tories-interim-leader-konrad-narth/

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Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives have selected Konrad Narth, who represents La Vérendrye, as their interim leader following Obby Khan’s sudden resignation on Monday. Khan stepped down both from his leadership role and the party caucus due to internal conflicts within the party. Narth addressed reporters shortly after a private caucus meeting, emphasizing unity and planning for future leadership elections.

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Konrad Narth, a member representing La Vérendrye in Manitoba’s southeast region, was chosen as the interim leader of the Progressive Conservative Party following the abrupt resignation of Obby Khan on Monday. Khan quit both his leadership position and caucus membership due to internal conflicts within the party. Narth addressed reporters shortly after a closed-door caucus meeting where the decision was made, stating that the party remains united and will later determine a permanent new leader. The legislature resumed its sessions today with this change in leadership dynamics.

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Narth, who represents La Vérendrye in the province’s southeast, quickly spoke with reporters after a closed door caucus meeting. Get daily National news He says the party is united and will select a new leader at a later date.

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🔮 Narth, who represents La Vérendrye in the province’s southeast, quickly spoke with reporters after a closed door caucus meeting. Get daily National news He says the party is united and will select a new leader at a later date.

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Manitoba Tories choose interim leader Konrad Narth after Khan quits · assertive framing

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Manitoba’s Progressive Conservatives have chosen legislature member Konrad Narth as interim party leader. asserted

Conservatives → choose → leader

party → represent → date

His appointment comes after Obby Khan on Monday abruptly stepped down as leader and quit caucus. asserted

Khan → come → caucus

Khan cited internal fighting in the party and said he would sit as an Independent. asserted

he → cite → Independent

The legislature resumes sitting today. asserted

legislature → resume → ?