NEWSFLASH: David Parker Resigns All Portfolios

NEWSFLASH: David Parker Resigns All Portfolios

In a briefannouncement at the beginning of caucus today the PrimeMinister Helen Clark told media that she had accepted anoffer from David Parker to resign from all portfolios. Shesaid Mr Parker had discussed the situation with seniorcolleagues and come to the conclusion that he should stepdown.

In a standup with Radio New Zealand Mr Parker saidhe had also reflected upon comments made in themedia.

Yesterday Mr Parker resigned from the role ofAttorney General following an expose in Investigate Magazineconcerning his making false declarations in documents filedwith the Companies Office.

This morning, according to aspokesman for the PM, Mr Parker approached the PrimeMinister and advised her that on reflection he wanted tostep down from all portfolios.

The Prime Minister saidthat Trevor Mallard would take on the role of Minister ofEnergy and Pete Hodgson would take on the Transportportfolio. Michael Cullen yesterday took back the job ofAttorneyGeneral.

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LISTEN TO KEY AUDIO FROM BREAKING STORY: STREAM - PM's Press Conference Announcing Resignation (19 Mins) - DOWNLOAD .mp3 STREAM -- David Parker Press Conference Explaining Resignation (17 Mins) - DOWNLOAD .mp3

FULL COVERAGE: David Parker Now Resigns All Portfolios In a brief announcement at the beginning of caucus today the Prime Minister Helen Clark told media that she had accepted and offer from David Parker to resign from all portfolios. Yesterday Mr Parker resigned from the role of Attorney General. This morning, according to a spokesman for the PM, Mr Parker approached the Prime Minister and said that on reflection he wanted to step down from all portfolios. See... NEWSFLASH: David Parker Resigns All Portfolios EARLIER:David Parker - Parker offers resignation as Attorney-General PM accepts David Parker s resignation as AGNEWSFLASH: David Parker Resigns As Attorney Gen.Investigate Magazine - Attorney-General caught filing false declarationsNational - Please explain on Parker's resignation ACT - Attorney-General David Parker Must Stand Down PRESS CONF. AUDIO: Audio: PM's Press Conference Accepting Resignation Audio: David Parker Press Conference Explaining Resignation

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