New Zealand’s acting PM calls MP ‘fatty’ in parliament

Winston Peters labelled ‘childish’ for ‘body-shaming’ opposition leader during question time

Winston Peters
Winston Peters pictured in the New Zealand parliament in August 2017
(Image credit: Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

New Zealand’s acting prime minister has been censured for “fat-shaming” an MP during a parliamentary debate.

Foreign affairs minister Winston Peters, who has been filling in for Jacinda Ardern during her maternity leave, made the comments in his final day in the top job, ensuring his six-week tenure ended with a bang.

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