Clark’s future in the archipelago government was already questioned in April, when he admitted having violated the rules of confinement to go to the beach with his family, an “idiotic” excursion, which he regretted.
So the prime minister Jacinda Ardern He decided to keep him in office, alleging that this was not the time to destabilize the health sector.
But with the legislative election two months away, the Labor leader now seems convinced that Clark’s presence in government is no longer adequate.
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“It is essential that senior health officials have the confidence of New Zealanders,” said Ardern. “As David told me, the needs of the team go ahead of those of the individual.”
Since his beach getaway about 20 kilometers from his home was known, Clark has stayed away from the spotlight.
He was the general director of health Ashley Bloomfield who accompanied Ardern at the daily press conference on the new coronavirus.
Bloomfield was also the most praised on social networks for the battle against the epidemic.
Hence, public opinion was angry when Clark criticized Bloomfield for a series of errors in respect of the quarantine measures. The minister’s intervention criticizing his subordinate on camera went viral.
His detractors accused the minister of punishing Bloomfield “like a puppy.”
Ardern said that the Minister of Education, Chris Hipkins, will be in charge of the Health portfolio until the elections of September 19.
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