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Christopher Luxon will remain Prime Minister and National leader after surviving a confidence vote in caucus that he says he himself put forward.<\/p>\n
National MPs have met for more than two hours amid rumblings from some about Luxon’s performance.<\/p>\n
It followed poor ratings in recent polls.<\/p>\n
Speaking after the vote, Luxon said there has been intense media speculation about him.<\/p>\n
“I moved a formal motion of confidence in my leadership. That motion was passed, confirming what I have been saying. I have the support of my caucus as their leader,” he said.<\/p>\n
Nicola Willis said the vote was a secret ballot, with anonymous votes – and that the numbers have not been revealed to the leadership or caucus.<\/p>\n
Luxon said there was a good and honest discussion in caucus.<\/p>\n
He did not take questions from media – and said the matter was now closed.<\/p>\n
“If the media want to keep focusing on speculation and rumour I am not going to engage.”<\/p>\n
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