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Claire Trevett: NZ Herald Political Editor on special caucus meeting to decide Gaurav Sharma's fate held today
Labour's special caucus meeting to decide the fate of MP Dr Gaurav Sharma will be held this afternoon.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern revealed yesterday Labour's caucus would meet this week to discuss the fallout of Sharma's public allegations of bullying within the party against specific MPs.
The meeting will be held at 2.30pm today over Zoom, given MPs are currently spread out across the country during recess.
Ardern will hold a press conference following the meeting at about 4pm.
The NZ Herald has reported it is almost certain Sharma will face a vote to suspend or expel him from Labour's…
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