When should a politician's private life become public?
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking legal advice after his ex wife posted some explosive allegations about him on social media. The claims - which do not relate to any alleged criminal conduct - are currently unsubstantiated and Hipkins has vehemently denied them. But it got us thinking about how a politician's private life can spill over into their public one. With Jesse to discuss this is political commentator Bryce Edwards.
Afternoons · RNZ
March 17, 20268m 47s
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking legal advice after his ex wife posted some explosive allegations about him on social media. The claims - which do not relate to any alleged criminal conduct - are currently unsubstantiated and Hipkins has vehemently denied them. But it got us thinking about how a politician's private life can spill over into their public one. With Jesse to discuss this is political commentator Bryce Edwards.
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