Billy Gordon in hospital with heart condition, say doctors

Controversial Queensland MP Billy Gordon is reportedly in hospital over a heart condition.

Queensland MP Billy Gordon

QueenslandMP Billy Gordon. Source: AAP

The member for Cook, who was forced out of the Labor party and now sits as an independent, fell ill on Friday night and was sent to the Cairns hospital, according to The Courier-Mail.

Tests have revealed a small blockage in his heart, but doctors did not diagnose a heart attack, the ABC reports.

Mr Gordon is reportedly in a stable condition and has been in contact with colleagues.

 


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