New Zealand PM survives second challenge to leadership just weeks before general election
- New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon has survived a second leadership challenge in four months, securing the backing of his ruling National Party ahead of the November general election.
- After a more than three-hour meeting with his MPs, Mr Luxon said the party was “united” and “determined to win this election”.
- “There was a confidence vote in my leadership this morning at our caucus meeting, and I have the full support of our caucus,” Mr Luxon said.
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- New Zealand prime minister Christopher Luxon has survived a second leadership challenge in four months, securing the backing of his ruling National Party ahead of the November general election.
- After a more than three-hour meeting with his MPs, Mr Luxon said the party was “united” and “determined to win this election”.
- “There was a confidence vote in my leadership this morning at our caucus meeting, and I have the full support of our caucus,” Mr Luxon said.
Sources: The Independent