Byrne not seeking Liberal leadership

Liberal MP Gerry Byrne said over Twitter that he won't be making the switch from federal to provincial politics.

He said he understands the importance of a leader holding a seat in the House of Assembly, and it is possible the west coast may not have a vacancy before the next election in 2015.

Byrne's fellow MP Scott Simms was considering the leadership run in January, but has since rejected the idea.