22 Aug 2022

Analysis: Prime Minister's response to Sharma allegations

From Morning Report, 7:17 am on 22 August 2022

Jacinda Ardern is adamant there was no predetermination on Labour MP Gaurav Sharma's future.

The Prime Minister says the final decision on the Hamilton West MP will be made by caucus tomorrow.

He has claimed an earlier meeting to suspend him was predetermined.

Ardern, and other Labour MPs, have denied that.

She says they have tried to keep the door open to allow Dr Sharma to rebuild trust with his colleagues.