Andrea Horwath is stepping down as leader of the Ontario New Democrats despite the party regaining Official Opposition status.
In an emotional speech, Horwath said it was time for her to pass the torch.
“My commitment to you is never going to waver and I’m going to keep working to earn your confidence each and every day,” she said before a crowd of supporters in Hamilton on Thursday evening.
“I’m going to keep doing that, but tonight, it’s time for me to pass the torch, to pass the baton, to hand off the leadership of the NDP. It makes me sad, but it makes me happy because our team is so strong.”…