Grant Robertson
Charles Chauvel and Grant Robertson were recently promoted on the Labour opposition front bench with Charles Chauvel moved to the front bench, and Grant Robertson to the second row. As both gay MPs they were interviewed on TVNZ Q&A by Paul Holmes.
PAUL Chris Carter said a while back he’s been persecuted by the public on this issue because he’s gay. Do you agree with that?
CHARLES Oh look I think this issue’s being dealt with because people are concerned about the amount of money that’s been spent. If people are behaving inappropriately then they will receive punishment.
PAUL You are both openly gay though, does that matter with the public now, with voters do you think?
CHARLES Well I think Paul what matters to people who come and ask us for help at our electorate offices every day that we’re there, is whether we can do a good job with them on rising power prices, on the increased costs that they face. That’s not what people are concerned about.
Charles Chauvel
