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Even if he has managed to corral enough MPs to back him, he has been so hobbled by the speculations over his leadership that his already lame prime ministership has been made even lamer, making it likely he limps to the election finish line in second place.
NZ First in the Box Seat
If he could do the job as well as he handles foreign affairs then the country would indeed be better off. Who knows what the polls might throw up between now and the election but one thing is for certain, Winston and NZ First are on a roll.
Winston Peters says Luxon gave no warning on leadership vote
Winston Peters says Christopher Luxon did not warn him about a leadership vote, a claim...
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Christopher Luxon’s press conference and parliament performance reveals how explaining is losing in politics.
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Describing the conversation as “good and honest”, Luxon said the vote confirmed what he had been saying.