Former Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson believes it is “absurd” to suggest Gladys Berejiklian is corrupt.

A two-week ICAC hearing has concluded, with Ms Berejiklian denying any wrongdoing.

Mr Richardson told Ben Fordham it’s “ridiculous” that she’s lost her job as Premier.

“I think the fact that she’s had her skin stripped off her bit by bit in front of the world is just a disgrace.

“Whatever you think of Gladys Berejiklian, and she and I are not mates, I’ve got to say the idea that she’s corrupt is absurd.”

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