Ardern dismisses minister over inappropriate relationship claims

ReutersPublished: Jul 22, 2020 1:10 AM | Updated: Jul 22, 2020 1:12 AM

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern dismissed Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway on Wednesday over allegations he had an inappropriate relationship with a former staffer.

“The minister has shown a lack of judgment over a period of 12 months. In undertaking this relationship he has opened himself up to accusations of improperly using his office,” Ardern said in a surprise news conference.

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