ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says he will be stepping down after nearly five years in power.

He is the second Atlantic premier to resign in less than a week, after Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King announced his departure on Thursday.

Furey, an orthopedic surgeon, says he has always maintained that he is not “a career politician.”

Andrew Furey is the second east coast premier to announce his departure within a week{ai:summary}<p>Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey has announced he will step down after nearly five years in office. His resignation follows that of Prince Edward Island Premier Dennis King, marking a significant shift in leadership within the Atlantic provinces.</p><p>Furey, who is also an orthopedic surgeon, reiterated his stance of not being a "career politician." #politics</p>

Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey says he is leaving politics

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