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This is going to be the hardest video that I’ve ever recorded. The last few months have been really incredibly challenging for me and that culminated in me leaving the leadership of the Liberal Party in August. I have endured many pressures over the last few months, if not more.
My mental health has been in significant decline. David Speirs in a video statement he posted to social media. Picture: Facebook The former opposition leader has announced he will quit parliament and suspend his Liberal Party membership following The Advertiser revealing SA Police had raided his house.
David Picture: Facebook I have not been the best version of myself. I’ve not been the best version of David Speirs. And I have spent time with people who did not bring out the best in me to be quite honest.
Since allegations of illicit substance use in my home became public, my home has been raided by armed police, and I was arrested and I was questioned. I believe there’s someone pretty sinister behind this. And while I am personally devastated by what has happened and I will fight to clear my name of any allegations.
I’m equally concerned about what is actually the use of state government power against someone who is a political opponent. You know, I could continue in parliament and I could defend myself while also working as an MP. But I don’t believe that I can adequately and e.