Talk:Gerry Brownlee

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[edit] "Unsubstantiated claims"

Whether or not claims of physically abusing students are substantiated or not, the claims should at least be attributed to someone before they go in this article. I can't think of anyone who has come out and said that publicly - the onus should be on the author to verify. --Tirana 01:32, 16 August 2006 (UTC)

The last paragraph is incorrect. Bill English was Deputy Leader when he succeeded Jenny Shipley in October 2001.

The statement "His majority has declined steadily" is incorrect. His majority actually increased considerably between the 2002 and 2005 elections.

[edit] Re.

I have spoken with a student who was taught by him. He becomes very quiet on the talk of abuse. From what I have heard it was more verbal abuse than physical abuse, apparantly making racist comments towards Maori student. Quite ironic considering he is now National's Spokesman.