Simon Bridges demoted by National Party leader Judith Collins following serious misconduct allegation involving historic interaction with MP Jacqui DeanFormer National Party leader Simon Bridges has been demoted and “relieved of his portfolio responsibilities” following an allegation of serious misconduct relating to an interaction with a female caucus colleague. National leader Judith Collins announced Bridges’ demotion in a release just after 9pm on Wednesday. The MP who laid the complaint against Simon Bridges is understood to be Jacqui Dean. It is understood to relate to crude comments Bridges made at a function about five years ago. Nothing makes a National MP braver than thinking they might have to get a real job, this could be the catalyst that forces the liberal and socially conservative factions together.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 25, 2021 02:01 UTC