Golriz Ghahraman, a New Zealand Green party MP and its justice spokesperson, has resigned with immediate effect, saying she takes “full responsibility” for her actions, following accusations of shoplifting from two high-end clothing stores.
In her first public comments since the allegations surfaced, Ghahraman said: “It is clear to me that my mental health is being badly affected by the stresses relating to my work. This has led me to act in ways that are completely out of character. I am not trying to excuse my actions, but I do want to explain them.
