It was a quote.
The quote is still on the site and I linked to it to prove it.
I will link again if you like.
I have no affiliation or even loyalty to any party.
The spokesperson I quoted said "we" in his quote.

You know all this from months ago.
How desperate you are to smear me!
Your problem is, like everyone except you and a couple of mates, i would not dream of lying just to win some point here.