Thursday 27 July 2017

Wallsend Mp Accused Of Electoral Breach

BY IAN CROUCH

Wallsend Mp, Sonia Hornery has vowed to clear her name after being charged with improperly gaining access to the electoral roll.

It's reported the Mp contacted the office of Charlestown Mp, Jodie Harrison and sought help from a staffer to obtain an address for a member of the public who'd criticised her stance on the Greyhound Racing ban on Twitter.

It's alleged she then wrote to the woman, who lived outside her electorate, about the issue, prompting a complaint from the individual.

Sonia Hornery is due to face Downing Centre Local Court on August 28 and says she will vigorously defend the charge.