The ICAC has claimed another Liberal scalp. This time it’s member for Swansea Garry Edwards.
In a three paragraph statement, Mr Edwards announced he was standing aside from the Liberal Party.
” I look forward to an early opportunity to clear my name.
In the meantime I have decided to stand aside from the Parliamentary Liberal Party.
I have informed the Premier of my decision and he has accepted it.”
Lord Mayor of Newcastle Jeff McCloy today told the ICAC today he gave Mr Edwards $1,500 towards his campaign.
“The guy from Swansea came to see me…he came to my home, I had $1500 in my wallet for raffle tickets or something…they all come to see me for money, I feel like a walking ATM.” said Mr McCloy.
Garry Edwards will sit on the cross bench.
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When is the developer Jeff McCloy going to resign as Lord Mayor of Newcastle? His highly questionable cash payments have now caused 3 State MP’s to resign or stand aside.