Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament

Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of 'pure racism' in Parliament

Hipkins has decried an "ugly side to NZ politics", calling out "outright race-baiting" and "direct racism" being expressed in the debating chamber.

Hipkins Accuses Winston Peters Of Racism After Parliament Clash

Chris Hipkins condemns Winston Peters for “pure racism” in Parliament after remarks targeting Green MP Teanau Tuiono spark national backlash.

Labour’s Chris Hipkins accuses Winston Peters of ‘pure racism’ in Parliament

By Craig McCulloch, RNZ News deputy political editor Winston Peters has been accused of “pure racism” in Parliament by Labour leader Chris Hipkins, who has called out National ministers for failing to combat or challenge it. The Greens say Peters is scapegoating migrants, while ACT’s David Seymour — his own Cabinet colleague — says Peters is simply seeking attention. The condemnation came following Parliament’s Question Time yesterday when the N…