New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern apologised for calling a political rival an "arrogant prick" in parliament on Tuesday, as the prime minister faces a drop in public support. The leader of an opposition party asked Jacinda Ardern to give an example of when she had made a mistake, apologised and fixed it. David Seymour, the leader of New Zealand's ACT party, objected to the remark and petitioned the speaker of the House of Representatives to have it withdrawn. David Seymour, leader of New Zealand's ACT party, objected to the remark lobbed in his direction and petitioned the speaker of the House of Representatives to have it withdrawn. Ardern's office later said she had apologised.
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern caught on a hot mic, calling opposition MP David Seymour an "arrogant prick".
— Rob O'Hanrahan (@RobOHanrahan) December 13, 2022
NZ's own unparliamentary language moment, landing just after Ireland's anniversary.pic.twitter.com/vvGZmwqCjB
The 42-year-old has been prime minister for five years, and has won favour worldwide for her management of crises and down-to-earth approach to politics. New Zealand expected to go to the polls in late 2023 and the cost of living skyrocketing, she is under increasing political pressure.
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