4:48 pm, Fri December 11, 2020
Norman Horne - Gleaner file photo
Norman Horne speaking with Hotline host Emily Shields
The People s National Party s Norman Horne has advised the Governor General that he will not take up his seat as an Opposition senator.
In a statement on Thursday, Mr. Horne said the decision was made after discussions with family and close friends.
Mr. Horne said there was full appreciation of the implications for the PNP if the matter remained unresolved.
On the matter of his US citizenship, Mr. Horne said the renunciation can be a lengthy process complicated by COVID-19 protocols.
He said after the announcement that there would be an election for a new party leader, he decided not to further pursue the renunciation.