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New Democrat member for Calgary-East Robyn Luff is refusing to sit in the legislature in protest over her treatment by party brass.

In a letter that ended up getting her kicked out of government caucus on Monday, Luff alleged bullying at the hands of NDP leadership, including Premier Rachel Notley, saying there is a “culture of fear and intimidation that leads to MLA’s (sic) being unable to properly represent their constituents in the legislature.”

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In a press release issued late Monday night, the NDP said the decision was made to remove Luff from caucus following a meeting of NDP MLAs.

“Owing to Ms. Luff’s actions, NDP MLAs have lost confidence in her ability to participate as a productive and trustworthy member of the government caucus,” the party said in the release.

“The NDP caucus strives to work collaboratively and respectfully to advance an agenda that works for Albertans.”

Luff said in a letter sent to reporters that MLAs have been stripped of their power to represent constituents.