Global News Chief Political Reporter David Akin heckled Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre during his press conference on inflation, and apparently told his press secretary to relay a lewd message.."At a press conference today on combatting Justin Trudeau’s inflation, David Akin told me to tell Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre to “go f*ck himself," Poilievre's press secretary, Anthony Koch, said following the press conference.."Later he erupted in a yelling spasm to try and prevent Mr. Poilievre from even beginning his press conference," he added..Akin, a journalist for more than four decades, was seemingly angry over Poilievre declining to take questions from reporters the day before. Following Poilievre's address to the Conservative caucus on Monday, the dozen or so reporters were told they were "welcome to now exit the room.".On Tuesday, the leader's office said Poilievre would deliver an on-camera statement about inflation, but would not take any questions from the press..Akin decided to ask his questions at the beginning of the press conference. It is customary for reporters to ask their questions at the end of speeches.."Hey, congratulations. How will firing the Bank of Canada help inflation?," Akin asked as Poilievre began talking..As Poilievre began touching on the rising cost of food, fuel and housing, Akin continued to interrupted him. "I'll put my hand up," Akin yelled, eager to have his questions answered..A grinning Poilievre paused and proclaimed that a "Liberal heckler" had "snuck in here today."."I'm a Liberal heckler? You may remember me from the guy who reported first on the prime minister breaking the law," Akin responded.."I've never actually seen you heckle the prime minister before," Poilievre said, as Akin again asked if he would be taking questions.."Yes, I'll be taking two questions at the end," Poilievre said.."So I'm going to start my statement again, and hopefully this time without interruption from the Liberal heckling here.".Akin remained quiet as Poilievre spoke about the rising cost of living; Poilievre kept his promise and took questions from two journalists after he was done speaking..But he did not call on Akin.
