Strong and focused

As local MP, I am committed to continuing my work in the electorate, and the events of this week have not distracted me from that.

Our leadership team of Simon Bridges and Paula Bennett have done an incredible job in difficult circumstances.

Most of it has fallen on them, and they’ve performed remarkably well, and the caucus are in full support of them.

We are not going to tolerate the kind of lies and disloyalty we’ve seen from Jami-Lee Ross, who has put his own interests above those of the National Party and those of New Zealanders.

The lies, the leaks and other allegations about his conduct are unacceptable.

We as a caucus are going to now draw a line under this. We will be resolutely strong and focused on the things that matter to New Zealanders.

MATT KING Northland MP