Ousted Liberal Kevin Vuong says he will continue as independent MP amid calls to resign
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In a statement posted to Twitter, Kevin Vuong confirmed that that he was going to stay on as the MP for Spadina-Fort York in Toronto.
An ousted Liberal candidate says he’s going to continue as an independent Member of Parliament (MP) for his Toronto riding despite numerous calls for him to step down.
In a statement posted to Twitter, Kevin Vuong confirmed that he is going to stay on as the MP for Spadina-Fort York in Toronto.
“After taking time to reflect on recent events, I want to apologize for the lack of disclosure. I have decided to continue as an independent Member of Parliament for Spadina-Fort York and will work hard to serve the community,” read the statement.
Vuong was dropped by the Liberals just two days prior to the election after it was revealed that he’d been charged with sexual assault in 2019 and that a $1.5 million lawsuit was filed against him over his mask-making business.
The sexual assault charge has since been dropped.
However, Vuong’s name was still on the ballot under the Liberals as there wasn’t enough time to reprint the ticket.