Green Party MP Benjamin Doyle has today, September 5, announced their resignation from Parliament.
“Over the past months, I have been on a journey of healing,” Doyle says.
“During this time, I have come to the realisation I cannot complete this journey while in Parliament.
“After having baseless and violent accusations thrown at me, and an onslaught of hate, vitriol and threats of real-world violence directed at me and my whānau, I have decided to move on from Parliament.
“Whānau is the most precious thing in the world. From the start, I have always said my child is my priority.
“My tamati asked me to leave Parliament, and I am leaving for them and for my own well-being.
“I leave Parliament with pride, and that is something nobody can take away from me.
“It was a pleasure and a privilege to represent and work for the communities that carried me here. I am so grateful for their trust and guidance.
“I am leaving Parliament, I am not disappearing. I will continue to fight for people and planet, just not from inside this House.
“Our politics, our democracy and our Parliament should be a place for everyone.
“My time here has shown we clearly still have work to do. I hope this experience is something that we can all learn and grow from.”
Doyle’s last day as an MP will be October 3. They are seeking to make their valedictory speech on September 18. Doyle uses “they/them” pronouns.
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