Thursday 7 April 2022

PM's Flying Visit Marred By Confrontation At Edgeworth Pub

 BY IAN CROUCH

The Prime Minister has made a flying visit to the Hunter overnight.

He dropped in to Cardiff manufacturing firm Nupress before heading to the Edgeworth Tavern on Wednedsay night.

Things were going well, with Mr Morrison chatting with diners and drinkers before a man angrilly confronted him and began airing grievances about his pension, compensation issues and his treatment by ICare among a spray of issues.

The Prime Minister was clearly shocked and concerned, offering to help the man

The man asked Mr Morrsion "Who do I get in touch with" to discuss his issues.

Mr Morrison replied "I've got one of my staff members, they'll take your details - they find out the details."

But the man continued berating the PM and started swearing when minders tried to usher him away. 

Police arrived at the tavern a short time later, but it's understood no action was taken against the man.



Scott Morrison faces and angry confrontation at the Edgeworth Tavern on Wednesday night

Mr Morrison continued his meet and greet pouring a beer or two for patrons at the bar.