Liberal leader admits sending disputed text message
A Liberal Party leader has acknowledged sending a text message but denied it was to a sex worker.
A Liberal Party leader has confirmed he sent a text message that has drawn scrutiny, though he disputes claims about its recipient. He declined to answer questions about whether he has used sex workers' services, arguing the matter is not in the public interest.
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‘Wanna swap’: Jaded Liberal leader concedes he sent text, denies it was to a sex worker
Parton refused to say whether he had frequented sex workers, saying the questions were not in the public interest.