National's no-confidence motion against Speaker Trevor Mallard fails
9 Feb, 2021 05:28 AM
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By Yvette McCullough of RNZ
The National Party has failed in its attempt to move a motion of no confidence in House Speaker Trevor Mallard.
Mallard has been under pressure since it was revealed more than $300,000 of taxpayers' money was spent to cover a legal dispute, after he falsely claimed an accused rapist was working at Parliament.
Shadow leader of the House Chris Bishop tried to move the no-confidence motion in Parliament following Question Time.
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However, it was met with objection from Labour MPs.
Mallard was also involved in a dress code scuffle with Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi in Parliament today.