Andrew Scheer stepped down as leader of the federal Conservative party and there is growing speculation as to who his replacement will be.

Doug Ford says it won’t be him.

A spokesperson for the premier says Ford has no plans to enter the leadership race and is focused on the province.

Scheer announced Thursday he was stepping down after his party lost to the Liberals.

During the campaign Scheer distanced himself from Ford, whose popularity has declined since he was elected in 2018.

Ford thanked Scheer for his service as the leader of the official Opposition and the federal Conservatives.

File photo courtesy Doug Ford Twitter