National Party Leader Todd Muller says Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker's decision to resign was "the only option" after he leaked personal details of Covid-19 patients. Mr Muller addressed media about Walker's resignation as he made a transport announcement in Ashburton this afternoon. Photo: RNZHe also said it was important for people to remember the human element in Mr Walker's resignation. Mr Muller reiterated his earlier statement that he only became aware of the privacy breach at midday on Monday. Mr Walker's resignation was first reported by Otago Daily Times after sources this morning told the newspaper he would resign.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 07, 2020 19:15 UTC