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The Guardian - UK
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Canada: New Democratic party withdraws support for Trudeau’s Liberals

Jagmeet Singh with picketing rail workers
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh with picketing rail workers in August 2024. Photograph: Ryan Remiorz/AP

Canada’s New Democratic party says it has “ripped up” a key agreement with prime minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government, sowing uncertainty into the country’s politics as party leaders brace for a possible election.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh made the surprise announcement on social media on Wednesday afternoon, accusing Trudeau of “caving” to corporate greed. “The Liberals have let people down. They don’t deserve another chance from Canadians,” he said.

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