There’s a movement afoot within the BC Conservative party to fire leader John Rustad — though who is behind it exactly and whether it presents a credible threat are both up for debate.

Some party members have been receiving a letter that accuses Rustad of “diluting” the Conservative brand by accepting floor-crossing BC United candidates, as well as candidates previously associated with the BC NDP.

The letter specifically complains about Rustad accepting the defection in July of three-term BC United Richmond MLA Teresa Wat.

“We are writing to you today to raise the alarm about John Rustad’s recent welcoming of pro-Beijing and former BC Liberal MLA, Teresa Wat, into the BC Conservative Party with no regards for the voices of grassroots members,” it reads.

“We are a grassroots........

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