Published: September 09, 2019
PM says the she found out allegation against party staffer was of a sexual nature only from reading media report
New Zealand’s Labour party is in crisis after a 19-year-old member claimed she was sexually assaulted by a staffer who works in parliament house and prime minister Jacinda Ardern said she was not told of the nature of the allegations.
“I’m obviously incredibly frustrated, disappointed and concerned about this situation and the competing advice I have received,” said Ardern, who added that a recent report by the Spinoff was the first time she knew that one of the complaints involved a sexual violation.
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