Liberals want investigation into attempts by premier to force out Speaker of the House
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NDP Leader Claudia Chender said the premier's actions are the latest in a pattern of behaviour by Houston and his office that manifests as "silencing anyone, by any means that they have at their disposal, who will dare speak in a contrary manner to their policies.
"And I think that's very, very troubling in a democracy," she told reporters.
"This is the 175th anniversary of responsible government in Nova Scotia and it may be on the decline here."
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The message the premier is sending is that if people cross him, they'll be gone, said Chender.
"It demonstrates a vindictiveness and a desire to consolidate power and do his will."
Chender said MLAs need to push back and remind the premier that, "as of today, we're still in a democracy."
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