The state Opposition Leader is dismissing claims Mark Latham “runs” the Upper House in New South Wales.

Under parliamentary privilege, Chris Minns aimed at Mr Latham — labelling him a “shameful bigot” and criticising the Coalition for voting with him.

Mr Latham has been a critic of the hate speech laws passed after a caravan laden with explosives was found at Dural, and later revealed to be a hoax.

Speaking with Clinton Maynard, Mark Speakman has rejected suggestions that the former Federal Labour Leader is essentially the opposition leader in New South Wales

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