David Spiers resumes political career after drug supply conviction

David Speirs, the former leader of the Liberal Party in South Australia, is making a political comeback by announcing his candidacy as an independent for his old seat of Black in the upcoming state election on March 21. Speirs, who stepped back from politics 17 months ago after pleading guilty to drug supplying charges, expressed that time away from the public eye has allowed him to heal and reflect on his past mistakes. Recent polling indicates significant challenges for the Liberal Party in South Australia, with Labor Premier Peter Malinauskas poised to gain an increased majority.

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