Part 7/8:
Looking Ahead: The Future of Gareth Ward
As the Parliament prepares to vote, the political landscape braces for what could be a historic outcome. Should the expulsion proceed, Ward’s parliamentary career will end, and the voters of the South Coast will have the opportunity to elect a new representative.
Meanwhile, Gareth Ward has indicated his intention to appeal his conviction, though he will do so as a private citizen rather than a member of Parliament. This separation underscores the legal and institutional boundaries between a criminal conviction and parliamentary membership.