Senior Party Whip Duncan Webb has been “called in to help manage the situation” over the past two years concerning Labour MP Dr Gaurav Sharma. PM Ardern’s public demeanour this week was one of ‘Poor Gaurav: he’s a newbie and is struggling a bit. We’ve reached out to ensure he gets the support he needs.’
But, Sharma has dug in, adding that bullying MPs are rampant in parliament and assisted by parliamentary service working with party whips and leaders. He specifically named Duncan Webb, Kieran McAnulty and Ardern’s office.
In this this clip, a more serious Ardern reads from a prepared script and “disputes the allegations” Sharma has raised.
But, nope. It’s not working. A senior staffer with over 10 years’ experience resigned this month and has lobbed allegations at another Labour MP – Anna Lorck. And Duncan Webb was involved in that case, too.
In a week when Labour should have been rubbing its hands with glee at the Uffindell bullying saga, the party appears to be imploding from within.
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