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Future voters might thank National and Labour for unsexy politics
National and Labour hold the centre in unsexy politics, saving democracy from extreme swings.
In brief
National and Labour hold the centre in unsexy politics, saving democracy from extreme swings. Future voters may thank National and Labour for holding the political centre during turbulent times. Originally reported by RNZ.
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At a glance
Future voters may thank National and Labour for holding the political centre during turbulent times.


