The debate over rampant bullying in Parliament has reopened old wounds for Christine Rankin

Back bench Labour MP Gaurav Sharma says bullying is commonplace in Parliament - both between MPs and from parties towards MPs.

He says it's facilitated and promoted by the Prime Minister's Office, the Parliamentary Service, party leaders' offices and party whips' offices.

Rankin -- the former head of the Ministry of Social Development Head -- says a Government and media led a country to hate her.