A war of words has broken out after TOP leader Gareth Morgan said Labour leader Jacinda Ardern needed to show she was more than "lipstick on a pig". The comment, written during a Twitter spat over personality-politics-versus-policy, has drawn flak from all quarters - including his own supporters. Answering a question on Labour's change of fortunes since the latest leadership change, Morgan said Ardern should be required to show she was more than lipstick on a pig. Herald columnist and singer Lizzie Marvelly lashed out, saying Morgan needed to show he was more than a "sexist old dude who hurled unfortunate ad hominem attacks at his opponents". Both Morgan and Ardern have been approached for comment.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 20, 2017 21:00 UTC