Newfoundland MP Scott Simms is denying accusations by FISH-NL's Ryan Cleary that he is "playing politics" with the life of a hunger-striking fisherman. Central NL MP Scott Simms meets with hunger striker Captain Richard Gillett. An animated Ryan Cleary told reporters on Thursday that MP Scott Simms was "playing politics" with Richard Gillett's life. (CBC)"When Ryan [Cleary] says there was something dangled in front of Richard [Gillett], that's not true. Day 7 of his hunger strike, fisherman Richard Gillett drives new hole in belt.

Source: CBC News April 21, 2017 11:01 UTC