Ardern auctions insult to a parliamentary report

Prime Minister New ZealandJacinda Ardern She auctioned off a parliamentary report in which she insulted an opponent, in order to raise money to fight prostate cancer.

After a tough exchange on Tuesday with political opponent David Seymour, Jacinda Ardern is back in her seat, furious. Then a microphone in Parliament captures these sounds: “what an arrogant idiot”. Online auctions of the minutes in which the insult was shown, signed by the prime minister and David Seymour, for whom she apologized, fetched NZ$45,500 (€27,200). “We are glad to have so much support.”David Seymour told AFP Friday.

“Assholes around the world”

The insult was recorded at the request of the opponent, who asked the head of the chamber to apologize to Jacinda Ardern. The latter then sent a separate letter to the leader of the liberal right-wing ACT party, who had the idea of ​​using this dispute to serve charity. “I suggested we sign a copy of the parliamentary text to raise money for the Foundation and assholes around the world.”David Seymour explained.

This insult was not at all “Type” Prime Minister, admit. Her opponent said she readily accepted the proposal. The ACT party leader hopes that document “He’s leaving for a lot of money. It’s unusual, and for good reason.”. Bidding ends December 22nd.