UCP marks one-year anniversary with Jason Kenney telling haters they aren’t welcome

EDMONTON – In a speech to party supporters in Edmonton to mark the one-year anniversary of the party’s creation, United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney, addressed the friction in some candidate nomination races.

Kenney urged members to keep their eyes on the big picture and rally behind the nomination winners, and he warned those who espouse hateful views will not represent the UCP.

The party has nominated candidates in 20 of the 87 constituencies.

There have been disputes among candidates in some nomination races along with allegations of backroom meddling and interference.