Tasmanian Labor candidate Ben McGregor resigns from candidacy over 'inappropriate' text messages Posted 2 updated 9 AprApril 2021 at 3:32am Tasmanian Labor president Ben McGregor has alleged a smear campaign against him from within the party. ( Share Print text only Cancel Tasmanian Labor candidate and party president Ben McGregor has resigned his candidacy for the state election over "inappropriate" text messages sent years ago — with the Labor Leader saying he was never "fit to stand". Key points: Labor candidate and party president Ben McGregor was running for the seat of Clark in the state election He has resigned his candidacy over a complaint made about two text messages he sent more than six years ago