Victorian Liberal leader John Pesutto denies bullying claims laid against him by several of his MPs. -AAP Image
John Pesutto has denied bullying claims made against him anonymously by some of his Liberal Party colleagues.
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Several MPs have accused the Victorian Liberal leader of allowing a culture of bullying and intimidation, resulting in upper house MP Renee Health leaving a meeting in tears.
The allegations in the Herald Sun newspaper claim Mr Pesutto accused Ms Heath of tampering with minutes.
Mr Pesutto told ABC Melbourne radio he had not bullied Ms Heath at the meeting and he did not know why she left in tears.
"If there were any truth in what the unnamed sources have told the Herald Sun I think you would have detected that over the years," he said.
"I lead an inclusive party that I'm trying to build after the third election loss that we suffered.
"My style has always been professional and collaborative."
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