Photo NZ HeraldNew Zealand First leader Winston Peters has ramped up criticism of Prime Minister Bill English over the Todd Barclay affair - saying Mr English should resign. Asked if Mr English had lied, Mr Peters said there was no other possible conclusion. Despite calling for Mr English's resignation, Mr Peters did not rule out going into Coalition with National after the September 23 election. Before Mr Barclay became MP, Ms Dickson had worked for Mr English, who held the Clutha-Southland seat for 18 years before becoming a list MP. Mr English's texts and statement were entirely redacted by police when they released documents to the Herald under the Official Information Act in March.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 22, 2017 03:02 UTC