Beach News has learned the caucus has cancelled the meeting and Murdoch has been removed as a party member.
Murdoch confirms he has been removed from caucus.
The maverick MPP says he was informed of the decision by interim leader Bob Runciman in a phone call this morning.
Murdoch says he was told there was no need for a meeting since he wouldn’t change his criticism of party leader John Tory.
But Murdoch says he was going to suggest ideas that if Tory supported, would have changed his support for the Conservative leader.
Murdoch says this is a blow to democracy.
The local MPP says the decision was made by “the executive of the Conservative caucus” which he didn’t know even existed.
Murdoch feels the decision has proved his point that caucus members were not allowed to express their views freely.
In an exclusive interview with Bayshore Broadcasting News last week — Murdoch called a full leadership review after losing confidence in John Tory.
But the Bruce Grey Owen Sound member has received a lot of support at this week’s International Plowing Match and in emails to his office.
Murdoch says people are tired of party politics.
Murdoch adds he has no intention of crossing the floor at Queens Park and he is prepared to sit as a “Conservative independent” when the legislature resumes Monday.
