New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has confirmed broadcaster Michael Laws will stand for the party in the Waitaki Electorate in November’s election.
Speculation had been building in recent days that Laws – one of the main hosts on independent media site the Platform, and a former MP and mayor – was set for a political comeback.
But the NZ First leader was reluctant to address that speculation earlier this week.
“What are you talking about, why are you asking me?” Peters told Stuff when asked about the murmurs on Tuesday. “I’m the leader of New Zealand First, we don’t handle this kind of basic stuff, that is handled by the party.”
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Speculation had been building in recent days that Laws was set for a political comeback.
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