Prime Minister ScottMorrisonMP and his wife Jenny have sparked fierce debate for visiting the Devonport school where six children lost their lives in a jumping castle tragedy. auspol 7NEWS
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and his wife Jenny have sparked fierce debate for simply visiting the Devonport school whereFive students from Years 5 and 6 were killed in the horror accident on Thursday when a sudden wind gust lifted a jumping castle 10minto the air at Devonport’s Hillcrest Primary School.on Saturday to pay their respects.
Emotional photographs were captured of the two laying down flowers at the memorial out the front of the school, during the visit. However, many twitter users have since criticised Scott Morrison, accusing him of politicising the heartbreaking event. The prime minister, along with his wife, visited the north coast school last week to pay their respects.Credit:Credit:“I watched his presser this morning, it was sickening listening to him use this tragedy for political gain,“ one user said.“Right thing for the Prime Minister to do. Ridiculous criticism,” Seven broadcaster and Lord Mayor of Perth Basil Zempilas posted on twitter.
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