Pressure mounts on Lee* Opposition intensifies calls for embattled Housing Minister to step aside following latest High Court ruling in fraud case
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Senior Reporter jesse.ramdeo@cnc3.co.tt Leader of Government Business Barry Padarath has fired back at the Opposition People’s National Movement (PNM), over its demand for Housing Minister David Lee to step aside from his ministerial portfolio while his criminal proceedings continue, accusing the Opposition of hypocrisy. The latest exchange comes after Opposition Chief Whip Marvin Gonzales called on Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar to remove Lee from Cabinet following Wednesday’s High Court ruling, which cleared the way for the prosecution against the minister to continue. Continue…
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