David Seymour defends social media posts about bill opponents

Tuesday 24 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Tue 24 Jun 2025, 9:48am

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Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour has defended social media posts that accused opponents of the Regulatory Standards Bill of having 'derangement syndrome'. Seymour is disputing claims that the posts constitute a breach of the Cabinet Manual.

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1. NZ HeraldTue 24 Jun 2025, 9:05am

   David Seymour defends social media posts accusing Regulatory Standards opponents of ‘derangement syndrome’ (opens in new tab)

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2. 1News via RNZTue 24 Jun 2025, 9:48am

   Seymour defends posts accusing opponents of 'derangement syndrome' (opens in new tab)