Politics Thursday with Ayesha Verrall and Tim Costley: Racism in the house

from Wellington Mornings with Nick Mills · host Newstalk ZB

It's Politics Thursday and Nick Mills is joined on the show this week by Labour MP Ayesha Verrall and National MP for Otaki Tim Costley. Our political panel address Minister Winston Peters' controversial comments towards a Chinese-Kiwi Green MP in Parliament yesterday. They discuss the standard of behaviour expected, and the rise of racism in the beehive.  Also on the agenda is the Government's acceptance of majority of the Covid-19 Inquiry findings, paid parental leave extension and the dismissal of a fireworks ban. Plus, why are both parties so quick to dismiss the Opportunities Party? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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