Today’s face of the day represents the face of the man who has had formal complaints laid about him by at least seven people in relation to him allegedly bullying, intimidating, sexually harassing and committing sexual assault.
He resigned yesterday and has been described by the media in the following ways.
“ He is a very well connected, highly ranked Labour Party person, he is part of the woke liberal left wing Ardern cult. That is why he has been protected by Ardern, that is why she’s prepared to say things to the media which cannot possibly be true in order to defend him. Ah, and that is why large elements of the Wellington left wing media in that press gallery have defended him – because they have been out partying with this guy in Courtenay Place. They like him. He is their friend.”
Matthew Hooton
“ the alleged perpetrator has deep alliances to Grant Robertson, that he was involved in his campaign for the Labour Party leadership, and that Grant Robertson has known the seriousness of these allegations.
Paula Bennett
She described him as having a “pretty senior and active” role in the party, and being well-connected with several high profile Labour MPs.
[…] He was already established in a leadership position at Young Labour, and his star continued to rise in the party proper.
[…] He was known to be a volatile personality, […] he shouted at her and later attempted to block the exit of the room, […]
[…]This man holds a large amount of influence within the party.” He would boast, she added, about “his close relationship” with a Cabinet minister.
Newshub
A Labour party staffer […] the alleged perpetrator was not stood down from any duties, which included the supervision of Young Labour volunteers[…]
The alleged perpetrator has ties throughout the party hierarchy.[…] He was already established in a leadership position at Young Labour, […]
She also flagged his expected presence at a Young Labour event that night, where he would be holding a swipe card to provide entry for participants.
The Spinoff
