Jami-Lee Ross was expelled by the National Party in September. Photo: RNZNew Zealand First has decided to exercise the proxy vote of former National MP Jami-lee Ross while he is away from Parliament. "That said, after careful deliberation New Zealand First is able to confirm that it has accepted Mr Ross' request. He was expelled by the National Party last month, after evidence pointed to him being the leaker of the travel expenses of leader Simon Bridges. Ross also made allegations of corruption against Bridges over donations to the National Party which Ross collected and has made a complaint to police.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 07, 2018 03:11 UTC