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Sep 25, 2008
Trans Tasman On David Benson-Pope
Dunedin South Labour MP David Benson-Pope is expected to soon announce he will be standing as an independent candidate this election. Benson-Pope was passed over by Labour’s candidate selection team. This followed his departure from Labour Ministerial ranks after claims of inappropriate behaviour in his previous career as a teacher