Stuart Nash quits NZ First candidacy after disparaging texts about National MP
Stuart Nash's attempted political comeback collapsed after a text calling National MP Katie Nimon the "laziest MP" came to light, exposing deep coalition tensions.
Former Labour minister and NZ First candidate Stuart Nash resigned after a text he sent calling National's Napier MP Katie Nimon the "laziest MP" and misrepresenting her parental leave was revealed. National MPs were furious, and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon declared Nash would have no place in any cabinet he led, without giving NZ First advance notice. The episode has highlighted the escalating infighting between National, Act and NZ First within the governing coalition.
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