Bayly goes

The Herald reports:

Andrew Bayly will stand down as a Government minister after an “animated discussion” with a staffer, during which he “placed a hand on their upper arm, which was inappropriate”.

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has accepted Bayly’s resignation and said Bayly indicated to him that “his actions fell short of the expectations he sets himself”.

Bayly issued a statement saying “concerns have been raised with me about a recent incident in which my behaviour towards a staff member was overbearing and for that, I am deeply sorry”.

You can survive one unforced error, but not two.

“Mr Bayly’s resignation takes effect immediately. Scott Simpson will become Minister for ACC and Commerce and Consumer Affairs.”

While sad for Andrew, I am pleased for Scott who will perform very well as a Minister I am sure.

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