Liberals announce new campaign director amid caucus pressure [Video]

The Liberal Party has named Andrew Bevan as its new national campaign director for the next federal election. The announcement comes as the party continues to face lagging polls and as party leader Justin Trudeau is facing new pressure to step aside.

Marjorie Michel will serve as the party’s deputy campaign director.

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“Andrew Bevan has been a leader in moving forward progressive priorities for more than 30 years. With deep experience working at the highest levels of provincial and federal politics, he – along with the support of Marjorie Michel and the entire Liberal campaign team – is ready to build a winning campaign that focuses on Canadians’ priorities and fights to build a better future for everyone,” Trudeau said in a statement on Sunday.

Bevan has most recently served as the chief of …