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Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith seeks next steps after nomination loss

Failed Scarborough Southwest bid puts Ontario leadership ambitions in doubt

· 1 min read · HOC Toronto Desk

Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is asking supporters for advice on his political future following a nomination loss that undermines his path to the Ontario Liberal leadership. Erskine-Smith had aimed to represent the provincial party in the upcoming Scarborough Southwest byelection as a stepping stone to a leadership bid, but lost the nomination race last weekend. He now says his leadership aspirations are "much less likely" following the setback.