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May 21, 2020
Political Roundup: Todd Muller has the momentum to become National’s leader

Political Roundup: Todd Muller has the momentum to become National’s leader

If tonight’s 1News-Colmar Brunton poll result is anywhere near the 31% recorded in Monday’s Newshub-Reid Research poll, Simon Bridges will surely be dog tucker when his caucus colleagues meet tomorrow to vote on the National Party leadership. The momentum is with newcomer Todd Muller, who seems likely to be installed as leader, with Nikki Kaye …

April 16, 2020
Liam Hehir: The many deaths of Simon Bridges

Liam Hehir: The many deaths of Simon Bridges

The received wisdom is that the Covid-19 pandemic has ensured that Simon Bridges will never be prime minister. In fact, according to some he will be lucky to make it to the election as National Party leader. And maybe this is true. After all, the media attention on government action in times of trouble usually …

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