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Winston Peters Demanded to Apologise

Winston Peters Demanded to Apologise

Labour Party calls for Deputy Prime Minister's apology over misuse of parliamentary rules.

The Labour Party has accused Winston Peters of misusing parliamentary rules by naming a public servant who was wrongly blamed for an issue, and using his position to discredit the person.

According to Labour Leader Chris Hipkins, Speaker Ruling found that Winston Peters' use of a personal statement did indeed breach the rules of the House. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon also faced criticism after bringing the public servant into debate without their consent.

Winston Peters has been told to apologise personally to the affected public servant and to the House for his actions. His accusations were made despite having no evidence, leaving many questioning the Deputy Prime Minister's motives. The Labour Party believes that this incident highlights a lack of respect for parliamentary standards and the importance of maintaining political neutrality within the public service.