Excruciating moment politician turns her back on TV reporter

Ashley Nickel - DailyMail - 22/04
Monique Ryan, who is defending her seat in Kooyong, was confronted by Sky News host Laura Jayes in Malvern, south-east Melbourne, at 9am on Tuesday.

Awkward footage captured a Teal MP turning her back on a reporter and refusing to answer her questions on live TV despite championing for greater transparency.

Monique Ryan, who is defending her seat in Kooyong, was confronted by Sky News host Laura Jayes in Malvern, south-east Melbourne, at 9am on Tuesday.

Jayes had requested to chat with Dr Ryan prior to the confrontation, however her invitation had been rebuffed.

Dr Ryan had been standing outside an early voting centre and was handing out flyers when she was unexpectedly forced to speak to the Sky News host.

Jayes asked her for...
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