Calgary-North West MLA attacks Len Webbers accusations

Ryan White, CTV Calgary Published Friday, March 14, 2014 5:42PM MDT Last Updated Friday, March 14, 2014 6:36PM MDT

The televised comments of one of Premier Alison Redfords closest allies have resulted in a quick and harsh backlash from members of the official opposition.

Sandra Jansen, Calgary-North West MLA, appeared on CTVs Power Play on Friday afternoon. During the interview, Jansen lashed out at former Tory MLA Len Webber and his accusations against Premier Redford, specifically her tendency to bully others.

I would say right now if Len had such a problem with what he perceived as bullying he should perhaps reconsider his decision to step into federal politics, said Jansen during the Power Play segment. Maybe he should go back to being an electrician.

Following the recording, Jansen tweeted an apology, not to Webber, but to electrical workers in general.

On Thursday, Len Webber, Calgary-Foothills MLA, announced his decision to sit as an independent citing the premiers spending of taxpayer dollars and her fits of rage and temper tantrums.

Immediately following the CTV Power Play broadcast, members of the Wildrose party demanded an apology from Jansen.

"Skilled tradespeople are the glue that holds this economy together, and for a PC minister to be so condescending and insulting towards them is completely unacceptable," said Wildrose Jobs, Skills, Labour and Training Critic Gary Bikman in a media release.

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