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NDP appoints new acting president Don Davies

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The NDP won just seven seats in the election, losing its official party status in the House of Commons, the first time the party had won nine seats in 1993.(Photo: Facebook/Don Davies)

The NDP has appointedDon Davies, a longtime MP for Vancouver Kingsway, as its new acting president. Davies was confirmed by the party's national council on Monday night. Former NDP president Jagmeet Singh announced his resignation after losing the Burnaby Central seat in the April 28 election.

The NDP won just seven seats in the election, losing its official party status in the House of Commons, the first time the party had won nine seats in 1993.

It is noteworthy that the new acting leader of the federal NDP, Don Davies, has represented Vancouver Kingsway since 2008. As an NDP MP, he has played a role in introducing several important bills, including universal pharmacare, the school nutrition program and other bills.

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