7 February 2001 Media Statement

Anderton congratulates English

Alliance leader and Deputy Prime Minister Jim Anderton is congratulating Bill English on being elected deputy leader of the National Party.

"Bill English is being rewarded for his performance.

"He had the integrity to tell his colleagues that the Government is doing a good job of running the economy, and it is good to see his honesty rewarded by his colleagues," Jim Anderton said.

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