Jamie Ensor: NZ Herald political reporter on how the Government can move forward from Mike King controversy - The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

One expert predicts the Government will be grilled over the Mike King saga once Parliament returns from its recess.

Labour has called for Gumboot Friday's funding to be pulled after its campaigner told Newstalk ZB alcohol is a solution for mental illness.

King stands by his statements and says there will be evidence proving him right - but has not provided research.

NZ Herald political reporter Jamie Ensor says Minister Matt Doocey says the Government will continue to fund the charity - despite Labour's opposition to the move.

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