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Newfoundland’s Danny Williams quits politics
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| Contributor | Monsieur |
| Last Edited | Monsieur Nov 25, 2010 10:18pm |
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| Author | Sue Bailey |
| News Date | Friday, November 26, 2010 04:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | ST. JOHN’S, N.L.— Premier Danny Williams, the political pugilist from Newfoundland and Labrador whose popularity was the envy of politicians across Canada, is leaving politics before the new year.
Williams said Thursday he is stepping down on Dec. 3, ending seven years as the province's premier.
“I have indeed been so, so lucky and it is very, very hard to say goodbye,” Williams said.
He said the recent deal to develop the proposed Lower Churchill hydroelectric project in Labrador convinced him it was time to leave.
At a news conference at the legislature surrounded by his caucus and supporters, he beamed at the province's reinvigorated sense of self-worth since he came to power. |
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