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Luxon defends leadership after senior MPs loss
National leader Christopher Luxon says he's proud of election result despite losing key MPs.
In brief
National leader Christopher Luxon says he's proud of election result despite losing key MPs. National Party leader Christopher Luxon defends his leadership after losing four senior MPs in election, saying his party has the most seats and a pathway to government. Originally reported by RNZ.
Luxon defends leadership
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says he's proud of the election result despite losing four senior MPs.
Election result highlights
Luxon says National has the most seats in Parliament and a pathway to government after global political trends.
Senior MPs lost
Nicola Willis, Chris Bishop, Paul Goldsmith and Gerry Brownlee left National with 20 ministerial portfolios and the Speakership.
Coalition negotiations
Luxon says coalition talks will start after final election results on 27 November, with a three-week break for politicians.
Opportunity party relationship
Luxon says National won't need Opportunity to govern but will build a relationship with them.
The essence
National Party leader Christopher Luxon defends his leadership after losing four senior MPs in election, saying his party has the most seats and a pathway to government.
