Wednesday, 16 October 2013, 4:41 pm Press Release: ACT New Zealand
John Banks Resigns As Minister Press Release by ACT Leader John Banks
Wednesday, 16 October 2013
ACT Leader John
Banks today confirmed that he has stood down from his
Ministerial positions following today’s decision at the
Auckland District Court.
“Last week I indicated to the
Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff that I would offer my
resignation should the matter relating to my 2010 Mayoral
Electoral return be committed to trial,” Mr Banks said.
“I have spoken to the Prime Minister this afternoon and
he has accepted my resignation.
“I believe the
decision in the Auckland District Court was wrong and I will
be contesting the charge. However I do not want this to be
a distraction from the Government’s programme.
“I
intend to continue in my role as ACT Leader and MP for
Epsom, and ACT will continue to support National on matters
of confidence and supply.
“My focus will now be on
clearing my name and serving the people of Epsom,” Mr
Banks said.
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