Hudak to step down as leader July 2nd

(Update)

Tim Hudak has made it official. He’s stepping down as P.C. party leader on July second.

That’s the day MPP’s will return to Queen’s Park for the next session — which will be lead by a Liberal majority government. Hudak announced he was leaving as leader on election night — as he lead his party to a dismal defeat — losing nine seats to the Liberals.

The Canadian Press has learned Hudak sent a letter to Tory caucus members today — announcing he’s stepping down for the good of the party — and the good of his family.

A party insider speaking on background also told C.P. that a “significant portion” of the caucus wanted Hudak to stay on for up to a year while a new leader was chosen — but he didn’t want to stick around that long. Hudak hasn’t made it clear how long he will stay on as the MPP for Niagara West Glanbrook.