14 Jul 2020

National Party scrambles to appoint new leader

From Midday Report, 12:10 pm on 14 July 2020

The sudden resignation of Todd Muller as National leader has left the party in disarray as they scramble to appoint a new leader.

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Photo: RNZ / Dom Thomas

Less than two months after taking charge of the Opposition, Mr Muller has had a breakdown due to the pressures of the job.

The caucus is now converging on Wellington for an emergency meeting tonight.

RNZ's Deputy Political Editor, Craig McCulloch, spoke to Māni Dunlop.

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