Alberta premier says he will step down after party leadership review

FILE PHOTO: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney addresses delegates at the annual Alberta United Conservative Party convention in Calgary, Alberta, Canada November 20, 2021. REUTERS/Todd Korol

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said on Wednesday he would step down after receiving 51.4% support in his United Conservative Party's leadership review.

"While 51% of the vote passes the constitutional threshold of a majority, it clearly is not adequate support to continue on as leader and that is why tonight, I've informed the president of the party of my intention to step down as leader of the United Conservative Party," Kenney told party members.

FILE PHOTO: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is seen during a news conference after a meeting with Canada's provincial premiers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada December 2, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Osorio

(Reporting by Nia Williams and Eric Beech; Editing by Sandra Maler)

FILE PHOTO: Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks at an event in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada December 9, 2019. REUTERS/Blair Gable