Premier Smith’s office blames byelection loss on vote split, others cite Alberta referendum anger

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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her United Conservative Party (UCP) have suffered an unexpected byelection loss on Monday ahead of the province's separation referendum. Calgary-Shaw, long considered a conservative stronghold, was won in a byelection by the opposition NDP. However, voices from across the political spectrum took to social media Tuesday to say that if Smith’s UCP wants to point the finger of blame, it should be at themselves. They say it was the upcoming referendum on quitting Canada that had voters ready to send a message. Heather Yourex-West looks at the possible reasons voters leaned to the left. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/12060007/former-alberta-premier-kenney-links-stunning-ucp-byelection-loss-to-separation-vote/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en #GlobalNews

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